Ananas Bromeliad, Pineapple
Ananascomosus 'Manorama'

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ananas (A-nan-as)
Species: comosus (kom-OH-sus)
Cultivar: Manorama

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting