Ananas comosus 'Variegatus'
Ivory pineapple
Also known as Ananas sativus
- Height × spread
- 0.9m × 0.5m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 15C & above (RHS H1a)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
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About this plant
This is a variegated pineapple that, well grown, makes a handsome and long lasting container plant. The long spiky leaves have yellow stripes and there are rosy tints on the spiny leaf edges. It produces green bracts that contain blue purple flowers and the pineapple then develops from the heart of the plant. It is ornamental rather than edible in this form. Give this a sunny position, being aware that it dislikes draughts. Water well while flowers and fruit develop and give a weekly feed. It should be kept just moist during winter months and needs a minimum temperature of 15C
- Flower colour
- Blue, Green
- Foliage colour
- Cream, Green, Red, Rose, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Orange, Yellow
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cone
- Height
- 0.9m
- Spread
- 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Indoors, Exotic garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade
- Soil type
- Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- Acid (ericaceous)
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 15C & above (RHS H1a)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Indoor light
- full light at all times
- Indoor temperature
- 15C minimum temperature
- Hazards
- Yes, leaves are prickly
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
General houseplant fertiliser
Feed this plant with a general houseplant fertiliser.
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Feed occasionally
This plant doesn't need too many nutrients. Feed occasionally in the growing season. Don't feed in winter. Follow the feed manufacturer's directions for the amount of feed to use.
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Water regularly during growth
Water regularly while in growth.
Adopt a regime that means the plants are thoroughly watered every week so that they do not become dessicated. In hot weather watering may need to be more frequent, but less often in cool or moist conditions.
Winter
Winter · Indoors
Water lightly during dormancy
The soil should be kept just moist during the plant's rest period.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Bromeliad (terrestrial) compost for repotting
These grow in soil, often in arid, dry areas. Standard compost mixes are often available or substitute with an orchid compost.
If making one's own compost, use a loam based compost (John Innes no. 1) with equal amounts of fine (horticultural) grit.
Indoor temperature · Planting
15C minimum temperature
This plant requires a minimum temperature of 15 Centigrade.
Indoor plant · Planting
Position in a sunny spot, close to window
Give this plant a position where there is as much light and sunlight as possible, within 2-3 metres of a sunny or bright window (one that is south, east, or west facing).