How to Grow A Pineapple House Plant

Growing a pineapple houseplant is easy and is a great project for kids.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fresh pineapple with top
• planting container
• seed starting mix with sand

1. Select a pineapple with top. Choose a pineapple that is at least 1/2 golden but not quite all the way to the top. The top should be green and healthy looking. TWIST the top off of the pineapple.

2. Peel the smaller leaves off of the bottom of the pineapple top. You will be peeling off about 1/2 of the leaves This will expose the white core with little brown root nodules.

3. Allow the top to dry on the counter for 2-3 days before planting. Mix the seed starting mix with a little sand. and place in the container (at least 4" x 4") Slightly moisten the seed starting mix and place the top in the mix up to the leaves. Place in 1/2 sun. Allow to dry out slightly between watering. Top should root in 2-3 weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• Place plants outside in the summer for better growth
• As the bottom leaves turn brown, cut off the brown tips / leaves
• Do not keep too wet or plant will rot
• Do not allow plant to freeze

[KaraDiablo]

on 11/4/2009 I love your articles about how to grow amazing plants from the grocery store. This one would be awesome I love fresh pineapple.

[chrismoore]

on 9/27/2009 Neat ideas on how to grow a pineapple house plant. Thanks! 5*'s

[ceniamari]

on 9/15/2009 I love plants and didn't think that a pineapple top would make a great houseplant. Now that I know the technique to make it root, I will give it a try.

[southerngirl09]

on 9/4/2009 Love pineapples, think I'll try this with the next one I get. Thanks for sharing 5*

[nancys123]

on 9/4/2009 Twist the top off from the pineapple - do not cut it. Also need to let it dry for a couple of days before planting or it will rot.