south african pineapple plant Pineapple Plant

south african pineapple plant Pineapple PlantScientific Name: Ananas comosus Synonyms: Pineapple, Pineapple Tree Funky unusual houseplant Easy care Produces tiny ornamental fruit Will happily live on a patio Fun talking point If you're looking for something a bit fun to give as a gift or to add to your collection of houseplants, then the Pineapple Plant is the plant you're looking for. A stunning plant with elongated, sharp looking foliage in a variety of patterns and colours that is also known

Scientific Name: Ananas comosus
Synonyms: Pineapple, Pineapple Tree

• Funky unusual houseplant
• Easy care
• Produces tiny ornamental fruit
• Will happily live on a patio
• Fun talking point

If you're looking for something a bit fun to give as a gift or to add to your collection of houseplants, then the Pineapple Plant is the plant you're looking for. 

A stunning plant with elongated, sharp-looking foliage in a variety of patterns and colours that is also known for its attractive and eye-catching fruit, which is often either red or yellow. The pineapple was considered a very valuable horticultural commodity before commercial techniques improved, thus the practice of keeping them as ornamental houseplants was born.

The Pineapple is a variety of Bromeliad and one of the only Bromeliads that produce edible fruit. As a houseplant, these Pineapples are known as ornamentals, staying relatively small, and are not grown for consumption, however, these funky little plants will add a touch of curiosity to your houseplant collection.

Pineapple houseplants are tropical plants and that's what makes them well suited for indoor living. They will happily live on a balcony or patio as well, as they appreciate a few hours of direct sunlight, just avoid the direct midday sun which could scorch the leaves. Pineapples also value some humidity to stop their leaf edges from drying out, this can be achieved by placing it on a Pebble Tray.

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STYLING TIPS
Consider these styling tips to give your Pineapple Plant that touch of Pazzaz!

• Pair your Pineapple with a funky planter and use it as a tabletop accent piece, where its curious tiny fruit will create a fun talking point.
• Combined with a Tabletop Mia Melange Cotton Cord Planter to Soften its edges.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to keep your Pineapple happy & healthy.

Water: During the Summer months allow the soil to dry out halfway before watering again and in Winter allow the soil to dry completely.
Light:  Bright Indirect light is best, with a few hours of direct Sunlight but avoid the midday sun.
Humidity: Average to high humidity is ideal.
Fertilize: Feed during the growing season of Spring through Summer every 2 weeks with good quality plant food.

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Please note: Pineapples are not known to be toxic but are unpleasant to bite into if not peeled.