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Pineapple

Ananas comosus
Edible value9Medicinal value2Other uses7
perennial0.8×1.5 mzone 9–11partial shade🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Pineapple is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 9): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free. The summer heat it needs to ripen is out of reach outdoors in Central Europe – greenhouse or conservatory.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Bromeliaceae
Habit
perennial
Height
0.8 m
Spread
1.5 m
Growth
very fast
Lifespan
5 years
First yield
after 2 years
Hardiness
zone 9–11
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
dry – moist
pH
4.5 – 6.5
evergreen

Uses

Edible9 of 10
Medicinal2 of 10
Other uses7 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Pineapple: how big does it get?

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is very fast.

Pineapple: what site does it need?

Pineapple tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 4.5 and 6.5.

Pineapple: is it hardy?

Pineapple is listed as hardy in zone 9–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Pineapple: will it grow in Central Europe?

Pineapple is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 9): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free. The summer heat it needs to ripen is out of reach outdoors in Central Europe – greenhouse or conservatory.

Pineapple: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Pineapple. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Pineapple: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 9/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 7/10.

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