How to Grow a Pineapple Plant From a Pineapple Top
Enjoy a pineapple, then enjoy a pineapple plant. Instead of discarding the top of a pineapple, use it to start a new plant that you can nurture as a houseplant. The tropical plant can thrive indoors, even if you don't live in a warm climate. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cut off the top of the pineapple, just below where the leaves start. Or twist the pineapple top off. Carefully grasp the lowest part of the leaves and twist until it pops off.
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Pull off some of the leaves from the bottom, so leaves at the base will not be sitting in water.
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Add water to the jar.
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Place the pineapple top in the jar of water so that the base -- but not any leaves -- are submerged. Let the leaves balance the pineapple in the jar. The leaves will rot if they are touching the water. Keep the plant away from hot areas, such as sunny windows. Let the roots grow for about three weeks.
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After substantial roots have appeared, fill a pot 3/4 full with potting soil.
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Bury the roots and bottom part of the plant in the soil.
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Keep the soil moist, but not wet, and watch it grow.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the pineapple top growing in water, if you prefer not to add it to soil.
It may take two to three years for a fruit to flower and bear fruit.
References
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Comments
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my plants are doing great, I planting them this past summer....
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growing my own pineapple..it is beautiful and 2.5 years old.
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like the info, this is my next task, will let you know how they turn out.
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I am growing a pineapple, can't wait for it to sprout.
