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Pineapple

Pineapple is listed botanically as Ananas comosus. Tropical plant producing sweet, spiky fruits. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and lower water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Ananas and in the family Bromeliaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Pineapple as an outdoor growing and fruit reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop. Growing note: Can grow from fruit top. Needs warm climate. Very drought tolerant. Long maturation period. Propagation or sowing note: Crowns, slips, or suckers Plant-health prevention note: Ensure excellent drainage, avoid overwatering, use disease-free planting stock Pest-prevention note: Monitor regularly, maintain plant health, remove affected material The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 540 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Nematodes. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Heart rot, Root rot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.