Propagating plants is probably one of my favorite things to do. It’s so rewarding to turn one plant into many! Not only can you propagate houseplants, but you can propagate vegetables and even fruits, like pineapple, too! If you want to turn a store-bought pineapple into an exotic houseplant, keep reading for the ultimate guide to propagating pineapple in water!
How to propagate pineapple in water
Propagating pineapple is so easy…all you have to do is cut the live, green top off a store bought fruit. After you’ve cut the top off, take care to remove as much fruit as possible. This will decay over time so it’s best to just remove it.
Once you’ve cleaned up the pineapple top, place it in a glass water jar and fill it with water so that the bottom of the plant is juuuuuust touching the surface of the water. See the photo below. You don’t want to fully submerge the bottom of the pineapple in water as this will cause the plant to rot and never propagate fully.
Place your propagation jar in a place that won’t be disturbed (it’s crucial it doesn’t get bumped over at all!) and replace the water at least once a week. After 10 days you should notice small roots beginning to form–this is a great sign!
Let the roots form for 1-2 months before moving it in to soil.
Moving a propagated pineapple into soil
It’s always fun to move a propagated pineapple plant into soil! To move, pick a container large enough to accommodate your pineapple. Mine was pretty large, so I went with an 8 inch container.
Fill the bottom of the container with an inch or two of pebbles to help with drainage. Pineapples like consistently moist soil and the inch of pebbles will ensure that root rot or fungus doesn’t become a problem. Next, fill the container with a well draining potting soil specifically for containers.
Water thoroughly and place your container in a place of HIGH sunlight. Pineapples LOVE sun and lots of water! My plant sits on my balcony and gets 8 hours of direct sunlight in the morning. I have to water it at least 2 times a week because it’s so hot in my neck of the woods!
As you can see, it’s pretty easy to grow a pineapple plant from a store propagated pineapple. All you have to do is remain patient and wait for healthy roots to develop! Do you have any questions about propagating a pineapple in water? Let me know by commenting below!
