- Botanical name: Ananas comosus 'Variegatus'
- Common name: Pineapple
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Perennial, Evergreen
Purple
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Fruits
Pineapple, Ananas comosus, is fun to grow and can be grown in the conservatory or greenhouse, or outside in summer. It thrives in rich but well-drained acidic soil or compost, and makes a fine, ornamental houseplant. A member of the bromeliad family, it bears rosettes of stiff, narrow, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves with toothed edges. From the centre of the rosette a large spike of purple or red flowers may appear. It can take several years to bear fruit.
Ananas comosus ‘Variegatus’ has variegated leaves in grey-green with yellow-white stripes along the margins. It’s particularly ornamental and well-suited to indoor growing. Grow in free-draining, neutral to acidic soil or compost in a sunny, frost-free place. If growing outside then bring indoors in autumn. Protect from greenhouse pests.
How to grow Ananas 'Variegatus'
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in August |
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| Fruits |
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Plant does not fruit in March |
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Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Ananas 'Variegatus' and wildlife
Ananas 'Variegatus' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Ananas 'Variegatus' poisonous?
Ananas 'Variegatus' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
