Ananas Bromeliad, Pink Pineapple, Dwarf Pineapple
Ananasnanus

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ananas (A-nan-as)
Species: nanus (NAN-us)

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pink
Blue-Violet
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By budding

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed