Pineapple - Ananas Comosus

🌞 Why UAE Gardeners Love This Plant

✔ Drought-Resistant Warrior – Thrives in Dubai's heat once established
✔ Exotic Fruit Reward – Grow 1-3kg sweet pineapples right at home
✔ Space-Smart – Compact size (1-1.5m) fits gardens & large balconies
✔ Low-Maintenance – Easier than you think!
✔ Tropical Aesthetic – Sword-like leaves add vacation vibes

📏 Plant Specifications

• Mature Height: 1-1.5 meters
• Time to Fruit: 18-24 months
• Fruit Size: 1-3 kg when ripe
• Lifespan: 3-5 years (produces "pups" for continuous harvests)

📍 Location Tips:
• Outdoors: South-facing gardens best (morning sun + afternoon shade in peak summer)
• Balconies: Use 35-50cm pots with drainage holes
• Winter Care: Move pots indoors Dec-Feb if temps drop below 15°C

💧 Water Wisdom:
"Deep water weekly in summer, every 10-14 days in winter – let soil dry between waterings!"

🌱 Soil Secrets:
Mix 60% sandy soil + 30% compost + 10% perlite for perfect drainage

🍯 Feeding Schedule:
• Months 1-6: Nitrogen-rich fertilizer (leaf growth)
• Months 7+: High-potassium feed (fruit development)