| Botanical name | Ananas comosus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Pineapples |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears spiky leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Subtropical gardens |
| Planting instructions | Start new plants in spring from a leafy top, or ‘crown’, cut from a ripe fruit. Allow the top to dry for a day and plant about 50mm deep in well-drained, organically enriched soil. |
| Maintenance | After fruiting, cut the plant back to the strongest sucker for the next crop. Feed regularly with liquid fertilizer. |
| Fruit | Cut pineapples when well developed and a good change in colour can be seen. Store at room temperature. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Enriched |
| Common pests and diseases | Rarely a problem. |
| Harvest | Cut pineapples when well developed and a good change in colour can be seen. Store at room temperature. |
Ananas comosus (Pineapples)
- Botanical name: Ananas comosus
- Common name(s): Pineapples
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
Pineapples are close relatives of bromeliads and, despite their spiky leaves, can be grown in a small space; they also make excellent container plants. They are best suited to gardens in subtropical areas.The two main types are the sweet, medium to small, yellow queen varieties and the large, juicy greenish-yellow cayenne varieties.
Family: Bromeliaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: A-nan-as kom-OH-sus
Ananas comosus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant bears spiky leaves.
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