ABOUT THIS PINEAPPLE PLANT
Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Plant (ananas cosomus) – Exceptionally sweet fruit with no woody center core is produced from glorious deep green strap like leaves with small marginal spines. Raw pineapple is a phenomenal source of manganese and vitamin C. Some cultures consider a gift of pineapple to be a polite sign of hospitality. These are very healthy tropical plants with well established root systems.
The growth rate of Smooth Cayenne Pineapple will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.
The growth rate of Smooth Cayenne Pineapple will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.
QUICK SPECS
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OUTDOOR
Zone 10a-11
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PATIO
Zone 4a-11
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SOIL TYPE
Rich Moist
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% SUN
80-100%
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POT SIZE
2x2x7″ Deep
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INCLUDES
One Plant
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WHY YOU NEED PINEAPPLES IN YOUR LANDSCAPE
Pineapple are undoubtedly one of the most iconic tropical fruits, that most people have never witnessed growing. These easy to grow bromeliads actually make an amazing border or filler in the tropical landscape. Ease of care, simply plant and let nature do most of the work. There is nothing more rewarding than harvesting your very own homegrown pineapples. Sweet and delicious warm, right from the plant or sliced, sprinkled with cinnamon and grilled for a deeper appreciation of the tropical flavors. Fresh homegrown pineapple offers multiple health benefits in addition to giving your landscape the exotic feel of the tropics.
PINEAPPLE PLANT CARE
Smooth Cayenne Pineapples are easy to grow tropicals that will grow happily, flower and fruit in a pot or in-ground. They add a tropical accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized Smooth Cayenne Pineapple can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
When you receive your new Smooth Cayenne Pineapple, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it to a shady location, simply keep moist. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new Smooth Cayenne Pineapple.
When you receive your new Smooth Cayenne Pineapple, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it to a shady location, simply keep moist. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new Smooth Cayenne Pineapple.
CONTAINER SIZE
All Smooth Cayenne Pineapples grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Plants need enough room for growth, generally a 8″ to a 20″ diameter, 14″ deep container will suffice. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your Smooth Cayenne Pineapple will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.
SOIL
Smooth Cayenne Pineapples enjoy a well drained, general potting mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils.
FERTILIZER
To help establish your new Smooth Cayenne Pineapple, fertilize sparingly ten inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.
GROW ZONE & LIGHT
Best outdoors if grown in zone 10a-11, find your zone here. This Smooth Cayenne Pineapple requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Smooth Cayenne Pineapple should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.
BEFORE YOU PLANT OUTDOORS
At the nursery these Smooth Cayenne Pineapple are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant this Smooth Cayenne Pineapple in a brightly lit area you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.
WHAT IS THE SHIPPING SIZE
All Smooth Cayenne Pineapples for sale will vary in size. In the spring, plants are often smaller than plants shipped in the fall. Plants designated with a sku ending in -4, -6 or -8 will arrive in a standard 4 inch, 6 inch or 8 inch round growers pot respectively. Our new, reusable, recyclable deep plugs are 7 or 9 inches deep and 2 or 2.5 inches in width. Products growing in these pots are easy to transplant and allow for deeper roots and faster growth, they are designated with a sku ending in -7 or -9. (Note: The item sku number can be found just below the buy button.) The color and style of these pots may vary. If we are out of a particular size item, we may ship a larger size at no additional charge. For more information, click the “best packaging” link at the bottom of this page.
Note:
Before leaving, Smooth Cayenne Pineapple are inspected, watered, and pruned. Larger plants, generally those that ship in 8″ pots, will be topped to 36″ or 48″ overall, depending on the variety, if necessary, to facilitate shipping. Your new plants’ pot is then bagged to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Plants are tissue or kraft paper wrapped and generally secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts.
You may want to order your Lg. Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Plant (ananas cosomus) online now while they are in stock, supplies are limited.
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