Pineapple. An attractive architectural plant with spiny variegated strap-like leaves with unusual flowers followed by edible fruits. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight and Full sun. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Ananas cosmosus ‘variegatus’
An attractive architectural plant with spiny variegated strap-like leaves with unusual flowers followed by edible fruits
Additional information
| Generic | Ananas |
|---|---|
| Species | cosmosus |
| Varietry | 'variegatus' |
| Common Name | Pineapple |
| Flower Colour | yellow, violet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight, Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow, white, red |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, October |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | Division |
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