Posted: 12/6/2013 8:50:00 AM EDT
| Well, my mom and uncle got me into growing as many plants as I get the opportunity by rooting stuff in water. I have successfully rooted and planted a pineapple top and now it seems to be growing fairly well, if a bit slowly perhaps. So far it has lived a few months and appears to be doing well. I have it in a pot of potting soil and it's inside as an ornamental plant and looks really good. Now what? How often do I need to give it plant food? How big will it grow? Will it ever flower and fruit? Any tips on care? |
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https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1453508_10101925175784365_837200962_n.jpg Here's the little guy, I named him Maui. Pineapples in the north east, sounds about as crazy as the guy in TN with a banana tree in his yard 
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my grandma told me some tale about them that I cannot remember
I do know it takes either 1 year or 2 years of growing before they will bear fruit hers is at least 4 years now and every other year grows a tiny pineapple hard to keep bug from getting them here though 
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We grow pineapples every year. Just replant the tops and the side shoots and it's a plant that keeps on giving. The pics are from November. 2 of the big ones have already been eaten and a third is in the kitchen now. It takes about 18 months from planting to harvest but can vary a few months. Just keep planting a few every month and then you will have a constant supply. But if you live in PA then maybe not.
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