Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf'

Also Known As

Ananas comosus 'Kona Sugarloaf'
Kona Sugar Loaf Pineapple
Kona Sugarloaf Pineapple
White Sugarloaf Pineapple

Plant type

bromeliad, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf' plant details

Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf' is an evergreen bromeliad or fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 comosus 'Sugarloaf'

Plant type: bromeliad or fruit / vegetable
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edible, houseplant, rosette-forming, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

Sometimes called 'White Sugarloaf' or 'Kona Sugar Loaf'. Leaves are smooth. Fruit weigh 5 to 6 lbs (2.3-2.7 kg) with a white flesh and edible core; cylindrical in shape. All around great cultivar.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf' plant

How to Grow Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf'

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