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Ananas Bromeliad, Variegated Red Pineapple 'Striatus'

Ananasbracteatus

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ananas (A-nan-as)

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Species

bracteatus (brak-tee-AY-tus)

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Synonym

Ananas bracteatus var. striatus

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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digital_dave

Springfield, MO (Zone 6a) | July 2006 | neutral

All the species in Ananas were recently transferred as varieties or cultivars of Ananas comosus. There are now recognized names for the v...Read More

palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Striking but deadly sharp leaves on this shade loving bromeliad. Makes a small pineapple flower of brilliant red color.

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Ananas Bromeliad, Variegated Red Pineapple 'Striatus'

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