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Posted 1M ago by @Riverleafwing

Pineapple leaves are turning blue-gray and won't root

I created a propagation of a pineapple a few days ago, and now its leaves are turning blue-gray and won't root. I noticed the water was a little tinted, but I thought I shouldn't change it yet. Why is it doing this?
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1ft to light, direct
5โ€ pot without drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
@Riverleafwing Hey Leafeong, did you allow the top to dry out before trying to propagate it?

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/planting-pineapple-tops.htm
@Seymour no, I thought I didn't need to. What do I do instead?
@Riverleafwing the link above suggest one approach but usually it is best to let the pineapple dry out a little. You may just need to be patient as it takes a while to grow roots in any event.
Agreed with @Seymour! In my very limited experience, the top will die back while rooting, and it can take 3 months or so to show new growth once the roots are established. Good luck!