Ananas lucidus

Also Known As

Dwarf Pink Pineapple
Red Dwarf Pineapple

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bromeliad

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

10a-12

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Ananas lucidus plant details

Ananas lucidus is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with bronze and purple foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ananas lucidus

Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and purple
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ananas lucidus

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tropical terrestrial bromeliad in the Pineapple family; evergreen to 4' tall.

By: Cactus Jungle

Bright orangish-red to purplish-red spineless foliage is topped by small decorative pineapples of similar coloration. An easy to grow indoor or patio plant. This plant has a distinctively vase shaped growth habit.

By: Almost Eden

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Gardening facts about Ananas lucidus plant

How to Grow Ananas lucidus

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant