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Family: Bromeliaceae
(bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ananas (A-nan-as) Species: sagenaria Synonym:Ananas macrodontes Synonym:Ananas microcephalus Synonym:Ananas silvestris Synonym:Bromelia sagenaria Synonym:Pseudananas sagenarius
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Category Edible Fruits and NutsPerennials Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen This plant is resistant to deer Smooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight UnknownSpacing UnknownHardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedPlant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling Bloom Color LavenderBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time UnknownOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |