Red Pineapple

Red Pineapple

Ananas bracteatus

Description

Red pineapple plant. Native to South America, it is grown as an ornamental plant rather than for food. It grows upright and has small thorns on the leaves. Belongs to the Bromeliad family.

Care

Light

Full sun

Water

Drought tolerant

Pruning needs

Prune off dead leaves

Time of year to plant

Spring-summer

Soil type

Well-draining, humusamended soil

Height & Width

20-40 in.