Bring the paradisiacal flair of the South Seas home with a pineapple. Intensify the dreamy experience by simply growing a pineapple. You can find out exactly how the plan works here.
All important requirements
You don't need a South Sea island to grow a pineapple. Certain demands on the suitable location have to be met after all. If the plant gets a location with 25-30 degrees Celsius, high humidity and many hours of sunshine, it will thrive magnificently. In addition, there should be enough space available, because the profile announces growth of 2 meters in height and 1 meter in width.
The ideal starting material for this gardening adventure is a large, ripe pineapple. The investment in a 'flying pineapple' is worthwhile, because it is guaranteed to be harvested ripe and made a short journey. The best time for the gardening experiment is the start of the season in March or April.
From the tuft of leaves to the finished pineapple plant
Without storing the pineapple for a long time, cut off the crown of the leaf along with 3 centimeters of the flesh. Then carefully spoon off the pulp to expose the sprouting points on the stalk. From these small elevations, the roots thrive in the further course. Proceed with these steps:
- peel off the bottom 2-3 circular rows of leaves from top to bottom
- Carefully remove the remaining pulp to prevent mold from forming
- let the crown of leaves dry on the heater for a few hours
- meanwhile, fill a pot halfway with nutrient-poor cactus or pricking soil
- the addition of quartz sand (€15.85) or perlite (€37.51) increases permeability
Using a pricking stick or spoon, make a well in the substrate. There you plant the processed leaf tuft so deep that the soil reaches up to the lower row of leaves. Finally, lightly press down the potting soil and water with warmed rainwater.
Proper care during rooting
The growth of the roots progresses all the faster, the closer the conditions at the location are to a tropical climate. Spend the future pineapple plant in the warm, bright bathroom, in the winter garden or in the greenhouse. A hood made of plastic film creates the desired warm, humid microclimate. Keep the substrate slightly moist and like to let it dry a little in between.
If a new leaf shoots out of the leaf rosette in the middle, this process signals the successful course of growth. Any hood can now be removed. In the weeks and months that follow, the young plant diligently roots through the pot. Then it's time to transplant the pineapple into its final container and care for it like an adult specimen.
tips and tricks
You definitely don't want to be awarded the 'Golden Pineapple' for your masterly performance. In common parlance, this title is considered a synonym for an insignificant competition whose outcome is of no interest to anyone. Enjoying the first pineapple you have grown yourself is an experience that no ambitious hobby gardener will forget.
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