Any advice would be appreciated! :)
#Pineapple hi guys, new here, I was just wondering if anyone could help me. I potted the top of this pineapple just a few days ago, it’s not looking too great. Any tips on how to help it or is it time to call TOD? 🥲
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@izzyandsugar thanks for the reply! I watered it when I planted it 5 days ago and I’ve left it be since. I checked 2 days ago and the roots hadn’t started growing yet. I moved it out of direct sun for the last two days but this app recommended I put it back in direct sun, I keep getting very conflicting advice 🥲
@ZestCoralfern83 yours looks amazing!!!! I did remove the bottom leaves yep, I watered it once five days ago, and two days ago I put if further back out of direct light but I’m really not sure what I’m doing wrong 😅
No problem! I will try and help as best as I can. From looks, most of the leaves look already dead. I would take the leaves off but only the ones on the bottom just you you could water it a bit easier. Is the soil dry? Because that is when you should be watering it.
Have a fun time raising your plant! ❤️
Have a fun time raising your plant! ❤️
@izzyandsugar I appreciate your help sooo much!! I’ll take off some leaves and give a little water now! The soil is still moist so I won’t water it too much! Thank you so much again 😊🫶
@JBeanz A more detailed, step-by-step breakdown of how to accomplish this involves the following phases:1. Prep the CrownTwist or cut: Firmly grasp the leafy top and twist it off (or slice it off), trying to leave as little fruit flesh attached as possible, as excess flesh can rot.
Trim the leaves: Carefully peel or strip away the bottom 1 to 2 inches of leaves from the base. This exposes the bare stalk and the small brown root buds/nodes where new roots will grow.
Heal the cut: Set the stripped crown aside in a dry, warm area for 1 to 2 days. This allows the wound to callous over, which prevents it from rotting when it gets wet.
2. Sprout the RootsWater method (Recommended): Suspend the crown over a glass of water using toothpicks so that only the submerged bare stem is in the water, while the leaves stay dry. Place it in bright, indirect sunlight and change the water every 2 to 3 days. Roots will typically begin to appear in 2 to 4 weeks.
Soil method: Alternatively, you can plant the prepared crown directly into a pot with well-draining potting soil (e.g., a mix of potting soil, perlite, and coarse sand). Bury it up to the base of the leaves and water it thoroughly.
Potting and CarePlanting: Once the roots are about 2 to 3 inches long in water, transplant the crown into a larger pot (about 1 to 3 gallons) filled with well-draining soil.Watering: Water from above, directly into the center of the leaves, but be careful not to overwater, which can cause root rot. Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings.Sunlight: Pineapples are tropical plants and need plenty of warmth and sun—aim for at least 6 hours of bright light daily. If you live in a climate where temperatures drop below 50°F, you will need to keep the plant indoors for the winter. Harvesting and MaintenancePatience is key: It generally takes 2 to 3 years for the plant to flower and produce a new pineapple.The lifecycle: The mother plant only fruits once and then begins to die off. However, before it dies, it will produce small "pups" (baby plants) around its base, which you can detach and repot to start the process all over again. Again this is important!Patience is key: It generally takes 2 to 3 years for the plant to flower and produce a new pineapple.
Trim the leaves: Carefully peel or strip away the bottom 1 to 2 inches of leaves from the base. This exposes the bare stalk and the small brown root buds/nodes where new roots will grow.
Heal the cut: Set the stripped crown aside in a dry, warm area for 1 to 2 days. This allows the wound to callous over, which prevents it from rotting when it gets wet.
2. Sprout the RootsWater method (Recommended): Suspend the crown over a glass of water using toothpicks so that only the submerged bare stem is in the water, while the leaves stay dry. Place it in bright, indirect sunlight and change the water every 2 to 3 days. Roots will typically begin to appear in 2 to 4 weeks.
Soil method: Alternatively, you can plant the prepared crown directly into a pot with well-draining potting soil (e.g., a mix of potting soil, perlite, and coarse sand). Bury it up to the base of the leaves and water it thoroughly.
Potting and CarePlanting: Once the roots are about 2 to 3 inches long in water, transplant the crown into a larger pot (about 1 to 3 gallons) filled with well-draining soil.Watering: Water from above, directly into the center of the leaves, but be careful not to overwater, which can cause root rot. Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings.Sunlight: Pineapples are tropical plants and need plenty of warmth and sun—aim for at least 6 hours of bright light daily. If you live in a climate where temperatures drop below 50°F, you will need to keep the plant indoors for the winter. Harvesting and MaintenancePatience is key: It generally takes 2 to 3 years for the plant to flower and produce a new pineapple.The lifecycle: The mother plant only fruits once and then begins to die off. However, before it dies, it will produce small "pups" (baby plants) around its base, which you can detach and repot to start the process all over again. Again this is important!Patience is key: It generally takes 2 to 3 years for the plant to flower and produce a new pineapple.