🍍 How to Grow Pineapple at Home: From Water Propagation to Soil (Day +31)

In this story, we follow the journey of a fellow plant enthusiast (Plant Keeper P) who turned a single pineapple crown into a thriving plant—right at home.

📅 Day 0: Discovering a Pineapple with Rooting Potential

On December 9, 2023, Plant Keeper P received the crown of a pineapple—not the typical grocery store variety, but one known to root well in water. To start, they cleaned the lower part of the crown by removing dead or unnecessary leaves, exposing the node area that supports root development.

📌 Tip: Pay attention to the red-circled area—this is where roots will sprout!

💧 Week 1: Starting Water Propagation

The pineapple crown was placed in water, and within just a few days, tiny roots began to emerge. There was no sign of mold, and the rooting progressed smoothly.

🌱 Week 2: Root Growth + New Leaves

After another week, the roots became more prominent and robust. New leaves started to sprout from the center of the crown, showing fuzzy white-green tips.

New leaf sprouting from pineapple center

🎄 Week 3: Christmas Growth Surge

By Christmas, the pineapple's roots had grown long—resembling hair. The inner leaf cluster also continued developing nicely.

🗓️ Day +31: Time to Move to Soil

At just over a month, the pineapple had long, strong roots and visible feeder roots. However, the outer leaves began to dry out slightly, signaling that it was time to transfer the plant from water to soil.

A large pot was used from the start due to the plant’s size.

☀️ Care Instructions for Pineapple Plants Indoors

To help your pineapple thrive, keep the following in mind:

Light: Place it in a warm, sunny area.
Water: Soak the soil thoroughly when watering, but only water again once the topsoil has dried.
Temperature: Maintain above 15°C (59°F), with ideal growth around 25°C (77°F).

Source: ProDog + personal experience.

According to ProDog’s insights, after two years of care, this pineapple may produce its first flower and fruit by 2026!

🍍 How to Grow Pineapple at Home: From Water Propagation to Soil (Day +31)