Variegated Pineapple Starter Plant – Ananas comosus Live Tropical Fruit Plant

The Variegated Pineapple is a striking tropical plant grown for both its ornamental foliage and its edible fruit. Unlike the typical solid green pineapple, this variety features green leaves edged and striped with creamy white or pale yellow, creating a bright, eye-catching display. It makes an excellent container plant for patios, sunrooms, or bright indoor spaces, and it can also be grown outdoors in warm, frost-free climates.

As a member of the bromeliad family, Ananas comosus is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that forms a rosette of stiff, arching leaves. With patience and the right conditions, it can produce a small pineapple fruit. Whether you grow it for its colorful foliage or its novelty fruit, this starter plant is a rewarding addition to any tropical plant collection.

Plant Features

• Variegated foliage with green and creamy white stripes
• Produces an edible pineapple fruit when mature
• Compact growth habit, ideal for containers
• Tropical ornamental that thrives in bright light
• Easy to care for and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ananas comosus
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial bromeliad
• Sunlight: Full sun to bright indirect light
• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus mix
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming, clumping
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Mature Height: 2-3 feet
• Bloom Season: Varies; typically summer

Planting & Care

When you receive your starter plant, transplant it into a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or bromeliad blend. Choose a container with drainage holes and place it in a location that receives at least 6 hours of bright light daily. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, but avoid letting the plant sit in water. In cooler climates, bring containers indoors before the first frost.

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. To encourage fruiting, maintain consistent moisture and warmth. Remove offsets (pups) to propagate new plants. With proper care, your variegated pineapple will grow into a beautiful, fruit-bearing specimen.

What's Included

One (1) Variegated Pineapple starter plant (Ananas comosus) in a grower's pot, ready for transplanting.