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Description

2-5ft tall bromeliad. Leaves are 1-6ft long, frond-like, with small razored edges. Fruits take around 9 months to mature, upon which the mother plant will die. Usually, a side shoot or sucker has developed at this point, which will then flower and produce another fruit.

Hardiness

While they are hardy to 28-32F, growth stops below 55F. Ideal growing temperatures are between 68-95F.

Growing Environment

Pineapples enjoy acidic soil, lots of water, full sun, and warm temperatures. They are drought tolerant.

Propagation

By far the easiest way for the home gardener to propagate is to cut the top off of a pineapple fruit. Clean excess pulp and plant in warm, well drained soil. Suckers are the other most common commercial and large scale method of propagation.

Uses

Normally eaten fresh, or used in preserves, desserts, garnishes, and as flavoring for numerous dishes.

Native Range

Native to Brazil and Paraguay.

Related Species

Bromeliaceae
	Ananas comosus Pineapple		Puya alpestris Sapphire Tower
	Puya berteroniana Aqua Sapphire Tower		Puya coerulea Chagual