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Var. Ivory Coast (variegated) | Ananas sp. Family: Bromeliaceae Subfamily: Bromelioideae Pineapple, Pina Origin: Brazil and Paraguay         King of fruits! One of the most delicious fruits in the world, especially when picked and eaten fresh. Short, stiff herbaceous plant close related to bromeliads. Leaves long, thin, in rosettes, with spiny tips and usually prickly edges. Violet or reddish flower on a dense head especially from Jan. to March in Florida. Compound fruit, fleshy, usually yellow to orange when ripe. Rough outer skin. Plants are damaged at 32 F, killed at about 25 F without protection. Heavy mulching reduces weeds, staking may be necessary. Eaten fresh in pies, preserves, wine, etc. Season: Heaviest fruiting in Summer (May to September). Some staggered throughout the year. Popular varieties: Royal Hawaiian, Victoria Gourmet, Hawaiian Gold, Sugar Loaf, Miniature dwarf. Some ornamental varieties, including Variegated pineapple "Ivory Coast" are very valuable landscape plants that require very little care and create exotic tropical look. Pineapples can be grown and harvested in pots. Be careful with watering, keep in mind that like any bromeliad, Pineapple needs very little water and needs the soil to get dry between waterings. Use only acidic soil. See Blog about Pineapple health benefits and great pineapple recipes. Similar plants: |  Var. Mongo |
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3546 Ananas comosus - edible Pineapple Elite Gold Elite Gold are a juicy, white flesh pineapple with a soft center. This cultivar boasts a high sugar content with no acid. Grows only 2-3 ft high making it an excellent container plant that can even be grown in cold areas and brought indoors for the winter. All around great cultivar.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster SUNSHINE-Superfood - micro-element booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Plant shipping to California requires a phytosanitary certificate. Its cost is included in S&H Close window | Grown in 4-6" pot In stock $39.00 Sale: $29.00 |
 | 5699 Ananas comosus - edible Pineapple Florida Special Bred for Florida pineapple production by Libby fruit company. At one time there where 240 acres planted in Immokalee, FL prior to Libby selling to Nestle. Florida Special Pineapple produces a golden-fleshed fruit with great flavor. Ripening fruit has shown to take temperatures down to the mid 30's without internal damage.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster SUNSHINE-Superfood - micro-element booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Plant shipping to California requires a phytosanitary certificate. Its cost is included in S&H Close window | Grown in 4-6" pot In stock $39.00 Sale: $29.00 |
 | 3545 Ananas comosus - edible Pineapple Royal Hawaiian (Royale) Pineapple Royal Hawaiian. Nothing says exotic and tropical like this edible pineapple - the most desirable and commercially grown variety. It can be successfully grown in a pot. Colorful foliage and delicious fruit. The most popular variety.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster SUNSHINE-Superfood - micro-element booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Plant shipping to California requires a phytosanitary certificate. Its cost is included in S&H Close window |
| 4767 Ananas comosus - edible Pineapple Sugar Loaf SugarLoaf is low acid pineapple originated from West Africa and has a mildly sweet flavor and an edible core. The variety is much thinner, taller and heavier in weight for its size than a regular golden pineapple; it has a dark green skin even when ripe and a creamy white interior fruit. Planted outside in tropical zones or as a patio/indoor plant in the north, Sugarloaf is a leading worldwide commercial variety. Self fruitful. Large pointed top, smooth leaf with serratted edge. Sugarloaf can can reach 10 pounds! White flesh. Even the core is edible. Also called Kona Sugarloaf. Excellent flavor, pretty plant and fruit.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster SUNSHINE-Superfood - micro-element booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Plant shipping to California requires a phytosanitary certificate. Its cost is included in S&H Close window | Grown in 4-6" pot In stock $39.00 Sale: $29.00 |
| 3570 Ananas Lava Burst - Burgundy Variegated Rainbow Pineapple This burgundy variegated pineapple is a strikingly beautiful plant, makes a very attractive houseplant or a unique addition to a tropical landscape. It has edible fruit but is is valued for its exceptional ornamental features.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster SUNSHINE-Superfood - micro-element booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Plant shipping to California requires a phytosanitary certificate. Its cost is included in S&H Close window |
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