Pineapple 'Florida Special' (Ananas comosus)
Regular price $15.95The Florida Special Pineapple is one of our favorite Pineapples in town! With a blue-green fruit rocking red accents and a sturdy deep-green base, these bromeliads take the cake on killer color combos.
Specifically bred by the Libby Fruit company in, you guessed it, Florida, these spineless, flavorful creations were made with taste quality and cold-hardiness in mind. Able to withstand mid 30F degrees, the Florida Special Pineapple’s claim to fame grants heat and drought tolerance as well, making it an easy-to-grow plant for sunshiney piña colada potential.
Plant Type:
Perennial Fruiting Plant
Harvest Season:
Spring - Summer; generally 6 to 18 months or when large enough
Mature Size:
1-3 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Moist, well-drained loose soil, rich in nutrients, drought resistant
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection until established; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Pineapple plants are grown from division and micropropagation, capable of harvest within 1-2 years
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Our rare edible plants come in all shapes and sizes. Pot Sizes range from Small to X-Large. Plant sizes are approximate and vary based on plant type, age, season, etc.. Learn more about our five different plant sizes and the eco-friendly pots they ship in!
