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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.

    By: Almost Eden

    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

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

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