Comments on: Growing Pineapple

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:50:10 +0000

It could either be a bug or if you’re spraying it daily to promote the humidity then it probably is that the water is causing mold on you leaves. Misting is only to be done for a short time so you can set up a pebble tray to rectify the humidity around the plant indoors.

You could wipe the plants leaves off gently and if it doesn’t come back then that was it. Some more circulation indoors also helps to promote a healthy living environment but not directly on the plant.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:43:41 +0000

Pebble tray A clear plastic bag can work but if the sunlight is hot then it will cook the plant. In order to get more humidity you can temporarily mist aroung the plant or mist the leaves in the morning to raise humidity. The way that I'd recommend to raise the humidity around your plant is to put it on a tray filled with rocks with water filled up to just under the top of the rocks. The water evaporates raising the humidity level. You can also place the tray next to the plant if you don't want it under the plant. Check that the soil is well draining. If the roots are dying then they probably aren't getting enough air. Does the soil drain well staying only slightly moist for a day or two. Regular potting soil with perlite will drain well. I hope this helps.

Hi Sean Thanks for the comment! I have used the clear plastic bag with my pineapple plant but kept it in a shaded area away from direct sun, otherwise as you say it would "cook" the plant. A pebble tray is a great way to increase humidity around houseplants.

By: ksal14

ksal14 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:13:23 +0000

my pineapple is starting to have yellowish whitish parts on the leaves I live in south florida what can I do to resolve this problem

By: efren nolasco

efren nolasco — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:15:24 +0000

I have been trying to grow a pineapple for about 3 years and nothing. First it was looking great with the roots very long inside water. Then decided to transfer to a pot. We left it in the front garden under the sun. Then I noticed that the fert. in the pot looked like mud. Checked it and it seemed it got too much water and the dirt got harder with the excess water. Checked it even closer and the plant lost all of its’ roots. I started panicking and went running to the local home gardening store and com some new fert. and bigger pot, then transferred. It slowed down the withering but slowly but surely some leaves are dying.

I live here in Lancaster,ca where it is either hot or cold, windy or dry, not optimal conditions to leave a pineapple outside. So now I have it indoors again next to the window with all day sunlight.

I freaking out here because somehow I have become attach to this plant and don’t want it to die. It needs more humidity. How do I do that? but a clear plastic bag over it?

What should I do?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:26:16 +0000

Do the pineapple plants produce more than one pineapple? We grow and sell them with the fruit on them and have eaten some, but am not sure if they keep producing or not.

Hi Lisa
A pineapple plant can produce more than one pineapple if it sends out new shoots/slips from which another pineapple can grow. If you don’t get any new growth then most likely it will not.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:02:56 +0000

I have just planted my pineapple plants outside in Florida. There are a vast number of snails clinging to the leaves,will this hinder the growth? How do I keep them off?

Hi Randy
See http://hortchat.com/info/category/insectspests/slugs for ideas as to how to get rid of them.

By: Wildrat

Wildrat — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:31:42 +0000

I have around 10 plants growing outside in the ground surrounding the house. I live in West Central Florida and all I ever do is cut the top off and plant it in the ground, and they grow fine for me. i put a little fertilizer on them when I remember. I had one large fruit last year that someone decided they needed worse than me. Beautiful thing, Honesty in America. This year I have two smaller fruit and I guess I should get them before the squirells, rats, or people do. They are yellow, from reading above I suppose they are ready to eat.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:53:56 +0000

Is there a best time that you should plant the crown of a pineapple. I planted one in july, which is one of the hottest times of the year here in seattle. Also how long after planting in soil does it take to grow the fruit?

Hi Katie
You can plant the crown anytime of year. I find spring-fall the best time. It can take 2 yrs or more. Flowers should show up 15-23 months after it was planted from the crown and then it takes 5-7 mo. from bloom to fruit.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:27:23 +0000

I took a dried up top of a pineapple with about an inch of flesh still on it, stuck it in the ground, watered it every day and it was growing fine within a week. This top had been sitting around for at least 2 weeks because I had forgotten about it. Just makes me wonder where all this soaking requirement before planting comes from. I didn’t use any rooting hormone or any fertilizer. It’s pretty big now and looks fine but its only been about 8 months so I don’t expect anything from it for a while. Is this just luck that it rooted?

HI Kyle
Your method of rooting is another way to start a pineapple plant. By leaving it to dry out, it forms a callus which initiates root formation. Sometimes if you leave the fleshy part on, it can start to rot. Water rooting and planting in soil work best for me. Last time I tried to dry out the top on the kitchen counter, the leaves turned brown and dried up. I think I would have better luck trying your way in summer when there is a lot of moisture in the air. Thanks for the tip!

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:10:37 +0000

Thanks I will try that. I ended up using a cactus soil while also adding gravel to the bottom (this is the same soil that was used in the last two pottings).

The strange thing now is that is was regained some of the color but the leaves are now beginning to dye from the end in (like something is slowly eating its way down the leaves). Should I try to “clip” the ends off? Or should i just continue to make sure it has adequate water and light?
I just want my pineapple to be happy!
Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated.
Scott

Hi Scott
You can trim off the brown ends. I trim mine just so it looks nice.