How to grow pineapples and what to pay attention to

Pineapple growth habits

Pineapples like a humid environment, so usually you just need to keep the soil in the pot moist. They are generally not watered on rainy days. If they are grown at home, it is best to use water that has been exposed to the sun, and do not water them directly with tap water.

Light requirements: Pineapples have high requirements for light. They grow well under sufficient light, and the fruit has a high sugar content and good quality. If there is insufficient light, they grow slowly, and the fruit has a high acid content and poor quality.

Growth temperature: Pineapples usually grow best in an environment with an annual average temperature of 24-27℃. They grow slowly in the range of 15-40℃, grow very slowly below 15℃, and basically stop growing below 10℃. 5℃ is the critical temperature for cold weather.

Pineapple cultivation method

In fact, pineapples are easy to grow and do not require special management. Just water them after the soil is slightly dry and water until the soil is moist. Place them in a cool place when cultivating, spray water on the leaves frequently, and keep the temperature above 10℃.

Watering pineapples: Pineapples do not need too much water. In autumn and winter, you can add water every 7-10 days. When adding water, let the water accumulate on the central leaf tube and observe how the water is absorbed. If the water accumulates for more than a week, it should be poured out and replaced with fresh water to avoid the breeding of bacteria.

Pineapple fertilization: Pineapples need to use different fertilizers in different growth periods. Using water-soluble fertilizers rich in humic acid during the growth period can improve growth and promote growth. Using high-nitrogen and high-potassium water-soluble fertilizers during the flowering and fruiting period can increase the flowering and fruiting rate and have a good flower preservation effect. Using high-potassium water-soluble fertilizers during the expansion period can improve fruit quality.

Pineapple cuttings: Pineapple cuttings are propagated by cutting small tubers growing from the tuber part of the mother plant, or by using tender shoots growing from the roots of old plants for division. They should be kept away from the shade and kept moisturized and warm. When the roots grow to 2-3 cm, they can be planted.

Precautions for pineapple care

In an environment with excessively high temperature, humidity and poor ventilation, pineapples are prone to diseases and pests, such as sooty mold, powdery mildew, red spider mites, scale insects, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity and keep the environment well ventilated.