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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 5, 2012
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    A.

    I don't think it is heart rot as heart rot affected plants would be yellow in color and would smell badly.

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    Heather on
    February 5, 2012
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    You may be underwatering. While it needs to dry out some between waterings, make sure it is not drying out completely. Best way to do it is to check the top of the soil regularly. When the top of the soil feels dry, then water until water comes out the bottom of the pot.

    Another possibility is that the plant has a fungus. Treat it with a fungicide as a precaution.

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    Nikki on
    December 3, 2012
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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    December 3, 2012
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    This article contains a lot of information: http://www.tropicalpermaculture.com/growing-pineapples.html

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 13, 2014
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    Pineapple is in the bromeliad family, and like its cousins, it bears fruit once, then dies. However, you can plant the top of the fruit to grow a new plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/planting-pineapple-tops.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 7, 2015
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    1/3 or more of the peel should be yellow.
    Then the fruit can be allowed to ripen off the plant at room temperature.

    The time it takes for a particular plant to produce ripe fruit depends on the variety, the climate and care.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 22, 2015
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    You should cut the Pineapple from the plant with a sharp knife close to the base of the growing site. Leave about 1 inch at the base of the Pineapple as you cut.

    Try to avoid damaging the plant during harvest.

    Check the main plant for more small plants or ratoons as these will develop into Pineapples.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 26, 2016
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    Your Pineapple plant is best left in a container or pot, and kept warm year round.
    Here is more information for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/planting-pineapple-tops.htm
    https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/pineapple.htm

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