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Wekiva Foliage
Florida Special Pineapple Plant
Florida Special Pineapple Plant
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Key Features
- Light requirements: Florida Special Pineapple plants thrive in bright, direct sunlight and should receive at least 6 hours of full sun each day. When grown indoors, place the plant in a south-facing window or under supplemental lighting to encourage healthy growth and fruit production.
- Watering needs: Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. Avoid waterlogged conditions by ensuring proper drainage, especially when growing in containers. Reduce watering during cooler months to prevent stress.
- Soil preferences: This plant prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH. A mix designed for cacti or succulents works well. Incorporate coarse sand or perlite to improve aeration and help prevent root issues in humid climates.
- Growth rate and climate tolerance: The Florida Special is a moderately fast grower in warm weather and typically produces fruit within 18 to 24 months. It thrives in USDA Zones 9–11 and should be protected from frost. In cooler zones, it can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors.
- Physical characteristics: The Florida Special Pineapple features a compact rosette of spiky, sword-shaped leaves in a silvery-green hue. The plant typically reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. The fruit develops at the center and matures into a golden-yellow pineapple with smooth, aromatic flesh.
Specifications
| Brand | Wekiva Foliage |
| Manufacturer | Wekiva Foliage |
| Color | Green |
| Style | Florida Special |
| Product Type | PLANT_SEED |
| Item Type Keyword | fruit-plants |
| Item Dimensions | H: 203 / L: 102 / W: 102 (Weight: 454) |
| Package Dimensions | H: 102 / L: 330 / W: 102 (Weight: 454) |
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Description
The Florida Special Pineapple Plant is a compact variety of Ananas comosus that is suitable for home growing in containers or outdoor garden settings. This plant produces a medium-sized fruit and is commonly selected for its manageable growth habit and adaptability to a range of conditions. It features green, sword-like leaves that grow in a rosette form and typically reaches a mature size of 2 to 3 feet in height and width. The plant may begin to produce fruit once it reaches maturity, which can take approximately 18 to 24 months depending on growing conditions. The Florida Special is often chosen for small-scale or decorative garden spaces and can be grown in warmer climates or indoors with sufficient light. This is a live plant that is shipped rooted in soil and ready to be transplanted into a suitable container or outdoor environment. For best results, it should be provided with regular care and a location with adequate sunlight.
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