How do I Plant Pineapple Trees?
- 1). Grab the crown (the top part with green leaves) of the pineapple with a firm grip. Twist the crown and pull to remove it. Trim any pineapple flesh away from the crown as it may cause rotting problems later.
- 2). Cut 1/8-inch-thick slivers off the bottom of the crown until you see root buds. The root buds will appear as small, dark circles.
- 3). Cut off the bottom three layers of leaves on the crown. This isn't mandatory, but it will make planting the crown easier.
- 4). Hang the crown upside down in a dark, dry place for a week to let it dry out.
- 5). Prepare an 8-inch clay pot while the pineapple crown dries. Put 1 inch of gravel in the bottom of the pot to promote drainage. Fill the pot the rest of the way with a mixture of 70-percent potting soil to 30-percent compost.
- 6). Dig a hole 1 inch deep in the center of the soil. Place the bottom of the crown into the hole and pack the soil around it to keep it in place.
- 7). Water the soil until it's thoroughly moist, but not soggy. Pineapple roots may rot if they are in soggy soil for too long.
- 8). Place the pot near a sunny window or in a sunny spot outdoors--as long as there is no risk of frost. A single night of frost may be enough to kill the plant.
- 9). Water the soil thoroughly once per week. Do not allow the soil to become soggy. Continue this regimen for the entire life of the pineapple plant.
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Transplant the pineapple plant to a 12-inch pot once it outgrows the 8-inch pot, which usually happens around the one-year mark. Tilt the pot on its side and gently pull the plant out. It should come out as a sturdy clump of soil and roots that can be put directly into the new pot.
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