Pineapple, Anannas - Plant

Pineapple does not grow underground it grows above the ground. The plant consists of stocky leaves whorled around a central stem

No, Pineapple grow in soil medium.The pineapple is a herbaceous perennial plant in Bromeliaceae family.

Yes, Pineapple plant need full sun and at least 6 hours of direct bright light a day.

The main reasons of Pineapple plant turning brown are as follows
1. Due to over watering to plant.
2.Pineapple plant does not get proper sunlight.
3.Lack of nutrient.
4.Disease and pest infestation.

Yes, Pineapple plants are perennial but that flowers once and produces a single pineapple.

Yes, Apply any organic fertilizer in July-August month.

Plants generally gives out the inflorescence in 12-13 months after planting. Fruit takes 4-5 months from set to harvest

To plant Pineapple consider the following points
1. To grow Pineapple plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (July-August).

Apply any organic fertilizer in July-August month.

At 5000-6000 plants accommodates per acre

For planting June-July is best season.

Pineapple grow in outdoor conditions
1. Sunlight- At least 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer- Apply any organic fertilizer in July-August month.

Apply any organic fertilizer in July-August month and water the plant gently when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.

Pineapple reproduce by suckers, slips, crowns and stumps.

Yes, Pineapple plants have flower and generally gives out the inflorescence in 12-13 months after planting.

Plant produces a single pineapple and die after fruiting but any large suckers will continue to grow will produce new fruit

No, Plant needs at least 6 hours of direct bright sunlight.

Yes, large suckers will continue to grow will produce new fruit.

The main reasons of turning yellow are as follows
1. Due to over watering to plant.
2.Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3.Lack of nutrient.
4.Disease and pest infestation.

The most general reasons of not fruiting plant are as follows.
1. Lack of proper nutrient .
2.Improper water and sunlight availability.

The pineapple is a herbaceous perennial plant and grows up to to 3 to 4 feet tall and plant has a short, stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves.

Pineapple plants generally gives out the inflorescence in 12-13 months after planting.