Pineapple Plant

Ananas comosus

$119⁵²

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Evergreen, Flowering, Edible, Container Friendly, and Heat Tolerant

Specifications

Botanical Name

Ananas comosus
Height

3-4 ft
Width

3-4 ft
Growing Zones

10 - 11 (Patio 4 - 11)
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Red
- Yellow
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Pineapple plants crave heat and light, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. While they can tolerate partial shade, less light usually results in smaller fruit and a much slower growth rate.
Soil: These plants need a loose, well draining mix like a professional potting soil or a sandy loam rich in organic matter. If you have heavy clay, plant them in raised beds or containers to prevent "wet feet," which causes the roots to rot quickly.

Watering Requirements

During the first few months of establishment, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to help the root system take hold. Once mature, pineapples are surprisingly drought tolerant because they store water in their thick leaves, but inconsistent watering during fruit development can lead to stunted or sour fruit. Aim to water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Pruning Tips

Pineapples do not require traditional pruning because they grow from a central rosette and only fruit once per plant. You should only remove dead or damaged outer leaves to keep the plant tidy and prevent pests from hiding in the debris. Think of this like grooming rather than cutting back; simply snip the brown tips or pull away spent leaves at the base to keep the plant's energy focused on the center.

Fertilizer Needs

Use a balanced, slow release fertilizer or a liquid organic fish emulsion every 6 to 8 weeks during the active growing season. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the fall because this encourages soft leaf growth that is easily damaged by a sudden cold snap. Providing a boost of potassium is helpful when you see the flower spike emerge, as this helps the plant develop a sweeter and heavier fruit.

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Growing Zones 10 - 11 (patio 4 - 11)

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The delicious ornamental Pineapple Plant (Ananas comosus) is a beautiful houseplant or outdoor landscaping plant that has textural blades of foliage and curious blooms that form into juicy sweet Pineapples!

Enjoy the long arching greenery that grows like others in their Bromeliad family, sporting a spikey edge and architectural growth habit that lends itself to formal and informal gardens, planters and garden borders! Baby plants, called pups or daughters, form around the base for you to transplant or let colonize small areas for more fruit! Each forming a tall stalk that will hold a single spikey fruit aloft for you to admire!

After your plant is a few years old, you’ll see a colorful, spikey ball forming in the center as the bracts around it become rosy reds and pinks. Pinkish blooms poke out from these prickly clusters, calling pollinators and hummingbirds to assist pollination.

Planting and Application:

Grown for centuries in warm climates and indoors as unique air-cleaning houseplants, Pineapples provide texture, color and unique conversation starters anywhere you have a sunny area for them to grow in! Add interest poolside or in rows of potted plants. Combine with other plants in a mixed-planter to add intriguing textural elements.

The sharp edges of the leaves will create formidable barrier plants when planted in rows or groupings where you’d like to deter foot traffic.

The fruit of course can be eaten fresh, juiced, added to fruit salads or grilled to bring out the sweetness. Fantastic additions to any sweet or savory recipe, you’ll enjoy going out onto your back porch to harvest your own fruit for that breakfast smoothie or ham dinner!

Unique Spikey Green Foliage
Prickly Rounded Clusters of Blooms
Flavorful, Sweet & Juicy Fruit
Healthy Fruit For Sweet & Savory Recipies
Container, Porch, Patio & Landscaping Ornamental

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Loving sun and well-drained soil, pineapples are tropical plants that require very little care and maintenance once established. Give your plant a full sun southern exposure, especially when grown indoors. Fertilize regularly and provide a humid environment with consistent soil moisture access.

Full Sun & High Humidity
Any Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Regular Fertilizer
Flower & Fruit Stalks May Require Staking

Yes, you can grow your own unique fruit! Beautiful as well as delicious, the Pineapple Plant will be your new favorite home edible landscaping plant or houseplant! Grow more with NatureHills.com today!

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Pineapple Plant

Ananas comosus

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