Scientific Name:
Ananas comosusProduct Details:
Ships in 1 gallon pot. Basket not included. Delivered in fruit. Approximately 1-2 feet in height. May be shipped separately from the rest of your order- Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Ananas comosus 'Edible Pineapple'- Pineapple, the miracle fruit from the Americas. The pineapple has served as both a food and a symbol throughout human history in the Americas. Originally evolved in Brazil and Paraguay and spread by man to Central America and Caribbean. Christopher Columbus was the first European to encounter the pineapple in November, 1493 on his second voyage. Taken back to Europe, it became the treat of Kings. As a symbol of affluence, the prickly fruits transported by sailing ships from the Caribbean, colonial confectioners rented the fruits out to affluent householders by the day, and sold the same fruit to more affluent clients to actually eat.
Bromeliads have a tremendous will to survive and can offer infinite variety, challenge, and exciting plant forms and color combinations. The most common genera in cultivation are: Aechmea, Billbergia, Cryptanthus, Dyckia, Guzmania, Neoregelia, Nidularium, Tillandsia and Vriesea. All make good house plants if given a reasonable amount of care. The roots of most potted bromeliads like to be moist, but never soggy. Bright, diffused light is needed by most bromeliads. No bromeliad likes a dark environment. Bromeliads will be comfortable when you are. Generally, they prosper at temperatures between 50°F and 90°F. They are not winter hardy except in subtropical and tropical regions. In nature many bromeliads grow on trees as epiphytes or air plants. Their roots are used mainly for support; they are not parasites. Some bromeliads grow on rocks and cliff faces. They are remarkably versatile and form one of the most adaptable plant families in the world. Try Stokes Tropicals' Bromeliad Blend Fertilizer (10-14-14 with minors) for best results.