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Ananas 'Tricolor'

Also Known As

  • Ananas bracteatus var. tricolor
  • Tricolor Red Pineapple

Plant type

bromeliad

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Ananas 'Tricolor' plant details

Ananas 'Tricolor' is an evergreen bromeliad with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ananas 'Tricolor'

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ananas 'Tricolor'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large growing bromeliad with 2" serrated arching green and cream striped foliage, with a reddish tint when new. Producing large sweet red pineapples. Allow for plenty of room as the colorful foliage of this pineapple can reach 5' across.

Gardening facts about Ananas 'Tricolor' plant

How to Grow Ananas 'Tricolor'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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