Pineapple Flower Plant Care
Oncosiphon pilulifer (L.f.) Källersjö
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Oncosiphon pilulifer, also known as globe chamomile and stinknet, is a flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to South Africa and Lesotho. It is considered invasive in some parts of North America.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Pineapple Flower?
Water Pineapple Flower every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pineapple Flower Native To?
What Is the Pineapple Flower?
Pineapple Flower (Oncosiphon pilulifer) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Oncosiphon genus. Pineapple Flower is native to South Africa and Lesotho. Pineapple Flower is also known as Wild Marigold.
Pineapple Flower displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pineapple Flower produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pineapple Flower?
Oncosiphon pilulifer requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pineapple Flower Need?
Pineapple Flower thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pineapple Flower Prefer?
Oncosiphon pilulifer grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Pineapple Flower prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pineapple Flower?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pineapple Flower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pineapple Flower?
Feed Pineapple Flower every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Pineapple Flower?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pineapple Flower?
Pineapple Flower can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tree daisy plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pineapple Flower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pineapple Flower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pineapple Flower?
Pineapple Flower is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Pineapple Flower Need?
Pineapple Flower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pineapple Flower is native to South Africa and Lesotho. In cooler regions, grow Pineapple Flower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pineapple Flower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Oncosiphon genus — compare its care with other Oncosiphon species on PlantoScan.
Oncosiphon is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Pineapple Flower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Oncosiphon pilulifer (L.f.) Källersjö, family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 314 (1988)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pineapple Flower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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