Ananas comosus 'Smooth Cayenne' [variegated form]

Smooth Cayene is a spine free variety of pineapple with an excellant low acid flavor. The 3' long leaves of this strain have pronounced variegations splashed their entire length, making it well suited for planting in the home landscape for its foliage alone. Each leaf has a wide green band down the center with a band of yellow on either side. Leaves arise from a tight rosette. Bold variety of Pineapple with chubby fragrant fruit. Ships to the continental United States only. Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae Ananas comosus soil requirements and planting instructions, Pineapple plants grow best in moderately fertile, sandy loam soils of neutral to mildly acid pH. Plants will grow satisfactorily in sandy and calcareous soils with attention to watering and fertilizer. Pineapple should be grown in well-drained soils and areas of the landscape that do not flood. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Ananas comosus. When planting Ananas comosus in the landscape plant at 2' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Ananas comosus is considered hardy at zones 9b-11 Ananas comosus, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Ananas comosus are tolerant. Produces large prickley flower in the summer followed by fruit. blooms are white red and sometimes pink. Ananas comosus, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Ananas comosus pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Pineapple are also refered to as pineapple and ananas, piña, nanas, apangdan, yaannat, sapparot and bonat. are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Pineapple.