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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

PINEAPPLE

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Pineapple Plant - 'Elite Gold' - Ananas Comosus

This popular pineapple makes for a wonderful addition to any tropical landscape. Brightly colored gold skin and flesh, this variety makes for great eating. Waxy, strap-like leaves are not serated in this variety. Prized for it's low acidity combined with high sugar content, Elite Gold is one of the leading commercially grown varieties worldwide.

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Cultivation

Does best in a well-drained, sandy loam type soil. Warm temperture is essential, but can be a potted houseplant in colder climates. Requires high Nitrogen and Magnesium.

7-9
Height:
Water:
Fertilizer:
Sun:
6-8', Smaller in Container
2-4 times weekly in the growing season (March to August)
16-2-12 or 16-10-10
Full Sun

Pineapple Plant - 'Kona Sugarloaf' -  Ananas comosus

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Cultivation

8-10
Height:
Water:
Fertilizer:
Sun:
7-9', Smaller in Container
2-4 times weekly in the growing season (March to August)
16-2-12 or 16-10-10
Full Sun
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