How Do You Grow An Indoor Pineapple Tropical Plant?
Growing a plant from the core of a pineapple is easy. This tropical plant quickly develops roots and continues to grow into an impressive houseplant. With proper care and adequate light, your pineapple plant will produce edible fruit within two to three years. Although this may seem like a long time to wait, the process from rooting the core to fruit production provides an interesting houseplant and is ideal for teaching children about fruit production and plant growth. Select a firm healthy pineapple that is partially green. Yellow or browning pineapple may be too mature to set roots and may rot. Examine the pineapple for any signs of insect damage or soft spots. Slice the top off the pineapple leaving an inch or two of the fruit. Carefully remove the flesh until you see tiny root buds extending from the core. These will look like white dots or buds. Remove bottom leaves to expose approximately 1 inch of the core. When planted, the leaves will rot and may prevent your pineapple from g
