LARGE Florida Special Pineapple Thornless & Cold Hardy LIVE Perennial Plant

Florida Special Pineapple Thornless & Cold Hardy LIVE Perennial Plant

Ananas comosus 'Florida Special'

Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

Learn how to grow pineapples with my YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/jyBHn9Qv1Fg

Grow your own tropical fruit at home with this live pineapple plant called Florida Special. This pineapple cultivar was developed by Libby Company to grow better in Florida. It is more cold hardy compared to other cultivars. Leaves are thronless, which is very helpful when it comes to weeding around plants or applying fertilizer in the pineapple patch. Pineapples are part of the bromeliad family so they do not require much attention to thrive/fruit. This listing is for a live pineapple plant. It can take 9 to 24 months (very dependent on growing conditions) for the plant to reach maturity and produce fruit.

Benefits of Growing the Florida Special Pineapple:

Flavor: You have not experienced full pineapple flavor, unless you have eaten a home grown, ripened on the plant, pineapple. The flavor is intensely sweet and superior to anything you will find at the grocery store. It is well worth the wait.

Easy to grow: Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, this pineapple plant is suitable for all skill levels. Pineapple plants don't have many pest issues or requirements to thrive. Plus this variety has thornless leaves.

Cold hardy cultivar: Maturing fruit can withstand temperatures as low as the mid-30s without experiencing internal damage.

Versatile indoor or outdoor plant: The Florida Special pineapple plant can be grown indoors in containers like a houseplant. Or grow them outdoors in warm climates like zones 8 and up.

Perennial food crop: Pineapples are perennial plants that will survive for many years in warmer climates. They make the perfect low maintenance addition to a food forest or to incorporate into permaculture based gardens.

Plant Care:

Sunlight: Place your Florida Special pineapple plant in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of bright sunlight each day. If your in a hot climate like Florida, pineapples do much better if they get some afternoon shade. My pineapple patch grows under other trees.

Watering: Maintain moderately moist soil, watering the plant thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil: Pineapples don't require rich soil to thrive. I plant mine in Florida native sandy soil, with no amendments, and they grow just fine with a few applications of fertilizer per year.

Temperature: If temperatures drop below 30F, you will have to bring the pineapple plant inside. It makes for a wonderful houseplant. Treat it like a bromeliad.

Fertilization: Feed your pineapple plant with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months to promote healthy growth and fruit production.

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Shipping

***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***
Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:
- I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

*All photos used in my listings were taken by me. They are actual photos of the plants/seeds/veggies/flowers etc... that are sold in this shop.