Ananas Bromeliad, Pineapple 'Kona Sugarloaf'

Ananascomosus

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ananas (A-nan-as)
Species
comosus (kom-OH-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- I have 3 plants of Kona sugarloaf -- they are all 2 years old. One in a pot in an exposed and sunny area just died in...Read More

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