I have a pineapple from a commercially grown topper. It’s 2 years old and we got our first mini pineapple about May this year it stopped growing about 3months ago and I keep waiting for it to turn yellow but the buggers is persistently deep emerald green. How do I convince it to ripen the dang fruit? I water once every couple days as I live in a hot &dry area.
My research says the fruit doesn't necessarily have to turn yellow to be ripe. But it is important that it be ripe. Unripe pineapple is poisonous.
Here are some articles that should be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapples/picking-pineapple-fruits.htm
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/mg055
https://horticulture.ucdavis.edu/information/pineapples-maturity-indices-and-quality
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ananas-comosus/
Been growing for 6-8 months now outside. We had frost last night and again to tonight. I believe it should come inside now. Does it need sunlight or where best to put it for the winter?
If you do not have a greenhouse to keep it growing, happily, then you will need to have a grow light that will provide an adequate amount of light for the plant. 200 watts should suffice.
If you opt to put it in a South facing window, it will stay alive and grow just fine. It will never fruit in those low light conditions, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapples/care-of-pineapple-plants.htm
i have brought my plant inside for the winter and i see a spider web in it each morning
If it's just a little garden spider, he won't hurt anything, but you should be able to spot him. I am more worried that it is spider mites, which are so tiny, you can't see them (unless you shake your plant over a white piece of paper; you should see black dots). They do damage to your plant and their webs are visible. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
After several years of growing these things, I finally have 2 pineapples growing. I noticed something strange on the stalk of one of the pineapples though, what is this??
Lucky you! It looks like a pineapple pup growing. Wait till it is about 8 inches then remove it to start another plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapples/pineapple-plant-fruiting.htm
A few years ago, I received an ornamental pineapple plant with a mature pineapple attached. After harvesting the mature pineapple, the mother plant proceeded to produce numerous pups (which have also matured). The various pups remained healthy and were planted in containers. However, to date, none of the pups have ever produced a pineapple. Any idea as to why these plants fail to produce a pineapple??
Those pups should produce a pineapple so it may be enough time has not passed. It can take 18 to 32 months for them to fruit. Make sure all their cultural needs are being met. Here is more:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/pineapples.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapples/pineapple-plant-fruiting.htm
I planted the top of a pineapple about 18 months ago and still haven't seen any semblance of a flower stalk yet. Can you suggest what I need to do to get the plant to produce a flower?
This will take about 2 years if it is given near perfect conditions. Typically, they won't flower well indoors if at all. You can do some things to give it a better chance. This will need to be placed under grow lights, or placed outside once it is warm enough. You will want to feed it, periodically, with a well balanced fertilizer of your choice. It will want a rich, light soil that remains slightly moist but not wet or dry. It will appreciate tropical conditions to keep it growing up to speed.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/planting-pineapple-tops.htm
This article will give you more information on the perfect growth parameters, which can be harder to achieve, but will reward you with a better harvest:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapples/care-of-pineapple-plants.htm
Hi, Are these dark, brownish spots on my pineapple plant caused by fungus? The spots are mostly on the bottom part of the leaves, and its short trunk. or could it be sunburnt? Which do you think is the case? And if it is fungus, do I have to get rid of the trunk? I guess that would kill the poor plant :(((( Thank you.
This does look like infection. Whether it is bacterial or fungal would likely require testing or a microscope. Your local extension service can help you with testing.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
The cause of this is mostly from stress of overwatering which invites the bacteria/fungi into the suffocating root system. If this has been the case, then fungicides and azadirachtan from neem oil can function as an antifungal agent. You will want to keep all dead debris away from the plant. This will prevent further infection, and cut down on what is already infected. If you can't control watering, or the soil is thick, then proactive organic fungicides may help mitigate these symptoms. Earthworms can help aerate the soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapples/care-of-pineapple-plants.htm