| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
![Date: c. 1773
illustration [as Bromelia ananas] by Georges Ehret from Trew's 'P](/pics/2022-06-08/scvirginia/288b3e-250.jpg "Date: c. 1773
illustration [as Bromelia ananas] by Georges Ehret from Trew's 'P")
