Pineapple Ananas comosus

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a bromeliad grown for sweet-tart tropical fruit. Suited to full sun and high light and free-draining, fertile compost, it reaches about 60–100 cm with a 60–90 cm spread. Harvest in five months after flowering for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun and high light
  • Soil: Free-draining, fertile compost
  • Watering: High in growth; never waterlogged
  • Harvest: Five months after flowering
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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