How to grow and care for Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.

How often should I water?

check Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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10K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Ananas, Species: Ananas comosus

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone9 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusAnanas
SpeciesAnanas comosus

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