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If you’ve successfully grown a pineapple from the top, you now have a charming houseplant. However, the burning question for many is likely: How long does it take for a pineapple to grow?!
Indeed, your new pineapple plant does have the potential to bear fruit. But, as with any fruit-bearing plant, it requires time and proper care. The likelihood of fruiting increases if you grow your pineapple plant outdoors, particularly during the summer months.
It’s a patient waiting for a flower to make its appearance. At the two-year mark, you can start keeping an eye out for signs of flowering. After flowering, it takes approximately 6 months for the fruit to mature. Once the fruit begins to turn slightly yellow and emits a sweet fragrance, you can detach it from the plant using a sharp knife.
Remember to repeat the propagation process using the crown of your home-grown pineapple, as the mother plant unfortunately tends to slowly decline after bearing fruit. This is a common pattern with Bromelias like Ananas comosum!
Update On My Pineapple Propagation Attempt
It’s been well over a year since I embarked on the endeavor of growing a pineapple from the top here at Houseplant Central headquarters, and let me tell you, these plants are incredibly robust!
Additionally, pineapple plants can grow quite large. I’ve reached a point where finding a suitable spot for mine is a bit of a challenge, as the leaves seem to extend in every direction. But I’d say that’s a wonderful predicament to have. All things considered, I can confidently say that growing a pineapple from the top is remarkably straightforward and an enjoyable project that culminates in a beautiful plant.
