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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Ananas comosus microstachys Dwarf Pineapple,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Tufting

Description:

Ornamental dwarf pineapple plant with small attractive pineapples. Great to use a feature in a tropical themed garden. Grows approx. 30-50cm tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Edible Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Bromeliaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate