Rosita

Pineapple plant

Pineapple Rosita, Ananas champaca

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  Easy care
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  Bright light

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• Rosita likes...

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    Bright light

    She likes plenty of bright light to give her the energy she needs to grow her impressive flowers and fruit.

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    Regular watering

    She enjoys regular watering, especially if she's in a sunny spot. Check the soil before you next water, it should dry out between waterings to avoid root rot.

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    Feeding

    Top up her nutrients with a weekly dose of liquid fertiliser in spring and summer to help her grow flowers, fruit and keep her leaves vibrant and healthy.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Ananas champaca

  Nickname

  Pineapple Rosita, Ornamental Pineapple

  Plant type

  Indoor evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  40-50cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Pineapple not for consumption

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Pineapple plant

  Name a more exotic looking plant, we’ll wait. Originally grown in the southern states of America and South America, this plant has one very distinctive feature. You guessed it, a pineapple. Just like our other much-loved pinapple plant Piña, this pineapple grows on top of the plant’s sword-like leaves, first appearing as tubular purple flowers in summer before turning into small fruits. Rosita's pineapple is extra special, as it is a beautiful pink colour. As spectacular as it looks, you wouldn’t want to eat this pineapple, as the fruit can sometimes be toxic. Some things are best left to be looked at. 

  Despite its showy appearance, Pineapple Rosita is easy to look after. It's not fussed about humidity and doesn't need pruning, it just likes a decent amount of sunlight and regular watering. This is especially true when it's flowering or producing fruit – that’s thirsty work.

  You can propagate them from the spiky rosette on top of their fruit. Cut it off, let it callous over, then after a day or two root it in compost. Your plant will also produce smaller young plants – if you repot these and grow them on, with the right care they should produce new pineapples.

  If you’re looking to bring exotic vibes to your home, the pineapple plant is a great place to start. 

  Did you know?

  Pineapple plants are one of over 3,500 species of bromeliads.