Ananas comosus var. comosus
PINEAPPLE
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Ananas acostae, A. argentata, A. aurata, A. coccineus, A. debilis, A. maxima, A. monstrosus, A. ovatus, A. pancheanus, A. penangensis, A. porteanus, A. pyramidalis, A. sativa, A. sativus, A. serotinus, A. viridis, Ananassa ananas, A. debilis, A. mons

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Ananas comosus var. comosus
PINEAPPLE
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, yellow & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

Uses: barrier, pot, mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird






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