Learn to take care of your pineapple plants to flourish. Karolina recordowska / pexels
Learn to take care of pineapple plants
The first thing you have to consider is that a mature pineapple plant can reach a large scale, so If you sow the pot it is likely to remain smaller and it will be more difficult for a fruit to grow.
It is necessary to keep the garden land or potting mixture wet until roots are formed in two or three months. Once the upper part of the pineapple is well rooted, it can let the earth dry slightly between irrigation to prevent the roots from rotting. Remember that pineapple plants develop better with at least Six hours of bright indirect light every day So if your plant is inside it will be necessary to position it near a south -oriented window.
Pineapples grow better in warm and tropical temperatures, So it is necessary for the weather to remain constantly warm at the end of spring or early summer before planting if you plan to cultivate your outdoor pineapple. It is also important to take into account that pineapples can absorb water and nutrients through their leavesso it will be beneficial that you spray the leaves twice a week when they are actively growing and once a week in winter, especially if your plant is inside.
Get ready to have pineapple fruits in your garden.Julia Volk / Pexels
How long does a pineapple grow?
Pineapple plants take roots very fast, becoming a plant in a short time. However, They can be complicated with respect to flowering and fruiting and may need a little help, So once your plant has about 30 leaves, you can try to force it to flourish covering the plant with a plastic bag along with a rotten apple. The apple will produce ethylene gas, which favors flowering and is likely to help accelerate the process. Only Remember to be very careful and keep the plant off the sun directly and remove the bag after a week. If everything goes well, a floral spike will appear in a couple of months, followed by a pineapple fruit. Then it will only be a matter of time before the lower half of the fruit becomes golden and you can collect the fruits.
It is important to note that the original plant will die after fruiting, but now you can use the crown or cup of this new pineapple to continue harvesting this fruit in your home.