Pineapple Weed Plant Care

Pineapple Weed (Matricaria discoidea) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Matricaria genus. Pineapple Weed is native to North America, northern Asia, and Europe. Pineapple Weed is also known as Wild Chamomile, Akylopsis suaveolens, Anthemis inconspicua.

Pineapple Weed displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Pineapple Weed produces small, daisy-like white flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Pineapple Weed every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Pineapple Weed thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Matricaria discoidea tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Pineapple Weed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Pineapple Weed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Pineapple Weed every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Pineapple Weed is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Pineapple Weed can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Pineapple Weed while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Pineapple Weed is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Pineapple Weed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to golden chamomile plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Pineapple Weed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Pineapple Weed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pineapple Weed is native to North America, northern Asia, and Europe. In cooler regions, grow Pineapple Weed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.