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Ananas Bromeliad, Pineapple 'Champaka'

Ananascomosus

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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ananas (A-nan-as)
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Species
comosus (kom-OH-sus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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

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Regional

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

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Big Pine Key, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Saint James City, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Summerfield, Florida

Leakesville, Mississippi

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Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | positive

In my growing zone 9b, my pineapples are thriving in part-shade, and growing in a rich organic compost from years of Oak leaves and Pine ...Read More

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