Dwarf Pineapple

Family

Bromeliaceae

Origin

Brazil

Description

Ornamental Pineapple dramatic sword-like spiny green leaves form a rosette with the fruit held in the centre on a sturdy stalk.. It grows up to 3 ft (90 cm) long, The reddish leaves are banded with creamy yellow and sometimes red. Full sun promotes faint pink blushing on the leaves. Rosettes die after flowering and fruiting, It has very beautiful flower heads and reddish foliage.

Environment

Ananas comosus  likes bright light to full sun and a well-drained, highly organic, acid soil.

Water thoroughly, allowing the top of the soil to dry out between waterings. Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half. In winter, feed monthly.

The plant needs moderate to high humidity. If the relative humidity drops below 40%, place the pot on a tray of wet pebbles to increase humidity around it. Or use a room humidifier. Brown leaf tips are often caused by dry air.

Landscape Use

They make make striking container plants.