9cm Ananas Comosus 'Rosita' - Pineapple Plant by Sprouts of Bristol

Category

Outdoor

Store

Fy!

Brand

Sprouts of Bristol

It may just be ornamental, but it still seems mad that you could have a tiny pineapple growing in your house, right? And yet, that's what you get with this plant, whose explosion of foliage opens beneath the tiny fruit growing on a sturdy central stem. And yes, that is how they grow edible pineapples too - they're just even bigger! While you may not be able to eat this fruit, you can still enjoy it in your home as more of a feast for the eyes. Think tropical rainforest when caring for this plant indoors, giving it bright light without too much direct sun, and high humidity. **Scientific Name** Ananas comosus (leafty pineapple) **Common Name** Pineapple Plant, Ornamental Pineapple, Dwarf Pineapple, Miniature Pineapple **Origin** Native to South America, especially northern Brazil **Light** Like its native tropical rainforest, this plant likes its light bright, but will also prefer it indirect, as too much sun can scorch its leaves. **Water** Water when the top layer of soil dries out; t

10 GBP