{"product_id":"sugarloaf-white-pineapple-live-plant","title":"Sugarloaf White Pineapple LIVE Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugarloaf White Pineapple LIVE Plant – Super Sweet Low-Acid Pineapple Variety\u003cbr\u003eAnanas comosus 'Sugarloaf'\u003cbr\u003eWatch my YouTube guide on growing pineapples for tips: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jyBHn9Qv1Fg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/jyBHn9Qv1Fg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.  Check out my YouTube video \"Live Plant Care Guide \u0026amp; Delivery Unboxing for my Customers\" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BmPw4rKLwDk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sugarloaf white pineapple is one of the sweetest and most unique pineapple varieties you can grow at home, prized for its exceptionally low acidity, creamy white flesh, and incredible tropical flavor. Unlike store-bought pineapples, which are often harvested early and bred for shipping durability, Sugarloaf white pineapples are grown for superior taste. The fruit is extra-sweet, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender—so much so that many gardeners describe it as the best pineapple they’ve ever had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety also produces a gorgeous, ornamental plant with green leaves and a compact growth habit, making it perfect for gardens, patios, or large containers. Sugarloaf pineapples are self-fruiting, simple to care for, drought-tolerant once established, and thrive in warm climates. They are a long-lived perennial plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e: You have not experienced full pineapple flavor, unless you have eaten a home grown, ripened on the plant, pineapple. The flavor is intensely sweet and superior to anything you will find at the grocery store. It is well worth the wait. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, this pineapple plant is suitable for all skill levels. Pineapple plants don't have many pest issues or requirements to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile indoor or outdoor plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapples can be grown indoors in containers like a houseplant. Or grow them outdoors in warm climates like zones 8 and up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial food crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapples are perennial plants that will survive for many years in warmer climates. They make the perfect low maintenance addition to a food forest or to incorporate into permaculture based gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace your pineapple plant in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of bright sunlight each day. If your in a hot climate like Florida, pineapples do much better if they get some afternoon shade. My pineapple patch grows under other trees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaintain moderately moist soil, watering the plant thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapples don't require rich soil to thrive. I plant mine in Florida native sandy soil, with no amendments, and they grow just fine with a few applications of fertilizer per year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e If temperatures drop below 30F, you will have to bring the pineapple plant inside. It makes for a wonderful houseplant. Treat it like a bromeliad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed your pineapple plant with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months to promote healthy growth and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47676200354017,"sku":"PLANTS072","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/sugarloafwhitepineapple3.jpg?v=1765466454","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/sugarloaf-white-pineapple-live-plant","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}