Description
Closely related to the commercial pineapple, red pineapple is an evergreen, terrestrial perennial from south-eastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
The cultivar Tricolor (also known as Striatus ) has rosettes of erect, sword-shaped, olive-green leaves with creamy margins and red spines. The rosettes produce offsets at the base and between the leaves.
When mature (about 18 months after propagation), the central rosette gives rise to a tall stout stem bearing an oval cluster of lavender flowers with large prickly red bracts. A plume of stiff leaves tops the cluster. Pulpy greenish-brown fruit-lets follow the blooms, merging to form a succulent, edible cone-shaped fruit that is somewhat smaller than a commercial pineapple.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Ornamental pineapple, variegated pine apple. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 90-120 cm |
| Flower Colour | Red,Scarlet (Dark Red). |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
Ananas bracteatus striatus care
| Sunlight | The plant prefers bright direct sunlight. At least 6 hrs full sun needs to be provided daily. In fact, the sunnier the position, the stronger will be the coloring of the leaves. |
| Watering | Allow the top half inch of the soil/potting mixture to dry before watering again. Avoid over watering in winter. |
| Soil | Well-drained soil with ample organic matter. |
| Temperature | It requires warm growing conditions. |
| Fertilizer | Use a water-soluble balanced liquid fertilizer from the top of the plant every month. It absorbs water and nutrients from a watertight reservoir formed where the leaves come together. |
Ananas bracteatus striatus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is generally used as an accent plant
- Container plant, patio plant