Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow excess water to drain completely to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months, ensuring the soil doesn't stay waterlogged.
False Pineapple (Ananas macrodontes) is a bromeliad native to South America, known for its edible fruit and ornamental value. It features spiny leaves and a sweet, pineap
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon rays.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-27°C. Avoid frost and sudden temperature drops.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow excess water to drain completely to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months, ensuring the soil doesn't stay waterlogged.
Pruning is minimal. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base of the plant. If the plant becomes overcrowded, remove suckers to maintain a single, healthy specimen and encourage fruit production.
Propagate primarily through offsets (pups) that grow around the base of the mature plant. Carefully separate these pups when they are a few inches tall and have their own roots, then pot them individually.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally a sandy loam.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of False Pineapple (Ananas macrodontes)
Where False Pineapple (Ananas macrodontes) is found
Density
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Ananas |
| Species | Ananas macrodontes |
Similar in genus Ananas
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