{"product_id":"5-florida-special-pineapple-plants-live-starter-fruit-ananas-comosus-tropical-garden","title":"5 Florida Special Pineapple Plants | Live Starter Fruit Ananas Comosus Tropical Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own tropical fruit with the Florida Special Pineapple, a vigorous pineapple variety prized for its sweet, flavorful fruit and ornamental rosette of spiky green leaves. This live starter plant is an excellent choice for tropical gardens, patio containers, and sunny indoor spaces, adding a bold architectural accent wherever it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnanas comosus is a bromeliad that performs well in warm, frost-free climates and can be grown in pots in cooler regions. The Florida Special variety is known for producing fruit with a rich, sweet flavor and is well suited to home gardens. With patience and proper care, each plant can develop into a striking specimen that rewards growers with a homegrown pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive starter pineapple plant of the Florida Special variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental rosette of stiff, sword-shaped green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, flavorful tropical fruit when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to containers, patios, and tropical landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnanas comosus species with a compact, upright growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ananas comosus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical perennial bromeliad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; cactus or bromeliad mix works well in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright rosette forming a compact clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 to 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies; plants typically flower after 18 to 24 months of growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 feet apart in the ground; one plant per container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your Florida Special Pineapple in a location that receives plenty of sunlight and has well-drained soil. If growing in a container, choose a pot with drainage holes and use a coarse, fast-draining potting mix. Water thoroughly after planting, then allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. Pineapples are sensitive to overwatering, especially in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cooler climates, grow the plant in a pot and move it indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F. Provide bright light and reduce watering during the winter months. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season to support healthy growth. With proper care, your pineapple plant will develop into an attractive tropical specimen and may eventually produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive 5 Florida Special Pineapple live starter plants. Each plant is shipped as a rooted starter, ready to be potted or planted in a suitable tropical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739742765366,"sku":"EDNA-112","price":168.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8080073004_8owd.jpg?v=1792114895","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/5-florida-special-pineapple-plants-live-starter-fruit-ananas-comosus-tropical-garden","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}