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Ananas comosus

Pineapple

Tropical perennial bromeliad with a rosette of spiny grey-green leaves and an edible crown fruit. Requires high light and warmth to flower indoors.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Pineapple
Family	Bromeliaceae
Genus	Ananas
Species	Comosus
Origin	South America
Blooming	Rare indoors; yellow flowers in summer tropical climates
Leaf Color	Grey-green
Sunlight	Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or cactus mix with perlite for aeration

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Watering

Water soil base regularly, keep central cup moist during growth, reduce in winter to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright direct sunlight to induce flowering and fruiting; tolerate partial shade as foliage plant

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Fertilization

Apply diluted balanced fertilizer monthly during active growing season from April to September

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves and harvest the fruit crown for new plant propagation

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months

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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

61° – 90°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2000 – 35000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 50%

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Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1500

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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Ananas comosus variegata

Variegated Pineapple

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Chilean Pineapple

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