Grow Pineapple Trees, Like a Boss
Grow Pineapple Trees Indoors or Outdoors
I’m going to share a secret with you. I don’t have a green thumb. Anything I’ve ever purchased pre-potted, is going to die. I know it when I buy it but that doesn’t stop me from continuing to buy pretty flowers. I can however, start my own plants from seeds and they grow unbelievably well. I don’t know why. I can grow anything from fruit trees to any kind of vegetable, from a single seed.
One day, I decided I wanted to see how easy it was to grow a pineapple tree from a pineapple. It was so ridiculously easy, I’ve started quite a few and have given them away as gifts. You too can grow pineapple trees like a boss, even if you don’t have a green thumb.
Here’s how….
2 things you’ll want to keep in mind. Pineapple trees don’t need much dirt so they do well as indoor plants. Yes, you read that right. You can have pineapples growing indoors. The other rule of thumb to remember is that pineapple trees don’t need much water. The soil cannot be soggy. That’s a big no no.
This is the perfect time to start your pineapple tree. Keep it indoors throughout the winter months, and by summer, you will be able to set it outdoors. I always bring mine in during fall. They don’t like cold weather.
Step 1
Pick out a pineapple.
Step 2
Cut the pineapple using your (amazon associate link as follows) Pineapple Slicer, Peeler and Corer.
Step 3
Let dry for several days.
Step 4
Make something yummy with the fruit. Don’t skip this step :).
Step 5
Cut all of the fruit from the top until just the stem is showing. Peel back the leaves until you have about an inch of roots showing.
Step 6
Plant the pineapple in a shallow pot or do as I do and reuse those plastic ice cream containers you have lying around. You can use organic soil if you prefer to grow organically.
Year 1
Year 2
You should see your first fruit in about 2 years. Be watching for the bloom.
P.S. You can plant these outdoors if you have an area where they will avoid the frost and if you have plenty of room because they multiply.
What is your favorite slushie recipe using fresh pineapple? I’d love to try it.
Want to share?
Bernadette Siazon
September 5, 2016 at 10:26 amI haven’t tried planting a pineapple. I don’t have a green thumb though, so I hope it can survive.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:00 pmIt’s so easy even for me and I don’t have a green thumb either.
Ricci
September 1, 2016 at 9:54 pmWhat?! Guess who is buying some pineapple this weekend? Yep me! Gotta try this!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:00 pmI hope you have as much fun with your plants as I do mine, lol. I love to give them as gifts.
The Cubicle Chick
September 1, 2016 at 5:53 pmThis is awesome. I would have never thought to do this. I might try it soon. – Yolonda
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:01 pmI hope you have a lot of success when you start your own pineapple tree.
HilLesha
September 1, 2016 at 4:19 pmWow, I would have never thought of this. I’ll definitely going to try this since it sounds like it’s effortlessly easy. Thanks for sharing this ingenious idea!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:04 pmYou’re very welcome. I have to warn you that it’s a bit addicting to start new trees lol.
Karissa
September 1, 2016 at 12:59 pmI love pineapples. I just don’t think I am patient enough to wait 2 years for one!! It is a cool process though!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:04 pmThey make a cool plant for your house while you wait though :).
Krystal
September 1, 2016 at 12:46 pmI love pineapples. Pineapples is my favorite fruit. I wish I could grow a pineapple in my yard and make fresh homemade shakes
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:12 pmThey are my favorite fruit as well. Fresh pineapple burns my lips though for some odd reason, unless I refrigerate for a couple of days before eating. It’s so good with cottage cheese.
Rose Cottrill
September 1, 2016 at 11:13 amMy father showed me this technique and we have grown our little pineapple trees in our backyard. Over here, I can’t seem to make it live longer when the weather changes.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:28 pmI keep mine potted to bring indoors when the weather starts getting cooler.
Lisa Rios
September 1, 2016 at 8:12 amMy goodness, this is quiet amazing. I never know you could grow pineapple trees indoor as well. Such a simple & great idea which I could use as we have lot of space in our front yard.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:29 pmThey are a hardy little tree and require very little care at all. I water mine with I think about it lol.
Nikki Wayne
September 1, 2016 at 1:52 amMy grandma can do this! I missed her so much, she is a great planter.
Terri Beavers
September 1, 2016 at 6:22 amAwww sorry you are missing her.
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla
August 31, 2016 at 11:53 pmI had no clue that this is possible, very interesting! Two years sounds like a real while though I don’t see any real effort in cooperating with their growth anyway, it’d be nice to grow one.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:31 pmIt doesn’t take any effort at all. Everyone loves getting them as gifts and I’m going to start more next week to a couple of people in our local nursing home who loves plants.
Rosey
August 31, 2016 at 10:14 pmI think it would be fun to try. I’d not want a bunch though… so maybe I’d plant them at my son’s house and just take a few, hahaha
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:33 pmI only have a concrete area to keep my plants on so I keep them potted. It’s easier for me. My daughters plants theirs in the yard though.
Jasmine
August 31, 2016 at 9:26 pmOh my goodness I love this!! I didn’t know it was simple an that it looked so pretty when it grew! We eat pineapples all the time gonna give this a shot
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:34 pmThat’s awesome that you’re going to try this. So much fun for kids to get involved.
Louise Bishop
August 31, 2016 at 6:27 pmThis is so neat and I told me husband just recently that I wanted a greenhouse to grow pineapples! I just love them!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:35 pmI really love them as well. So juicy and sweet.
Debra Schroeder
August 31, 2016 at 5:44 pmWhat a cool trick! I’m so going to try that the next time we have fresh pineapple. I don’t make a lot of slushies. We use pineapple in green smoothies.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:35 pmI’ll have to try pineapples in my green smoothies the next time I make some.
Shanéy Maharaj
August 31, 2016 at 4:39 pmOh my, I love pineapples! I am so going to try this because I’ve been wanting for ages now to plant at home.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:37 pmYou’re going to be surprised at how easy it is. Just remember to let the top dry well before peeling back the leaves and planting.
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy
August 31, 2016 at 3:15 pmThis looks like fun! I’d love to grow a pineapple tree.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:39 pmIt is fun especially if you let your kids help you.
Ann Bacciaglia
August 31, 2016 at 1:54 pmI love to add pineapple to my strawberry banana smoothies. I will have to try growing my own pineapple tree.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:39 pmThat sounds like a great combination for a delicious smoothie.
Kathy
August 31, 2016 at 12:46 pmI’ve heard about being able to grow them like this. I keep forgetting to try it out though. I’ll have to pick up some pineapple and try growing one.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:40 pmI’d love to know how it turns out for you.
Rose Pingol
August 31, 2016 at 12:15 pmI never knew about growing pineapples. This sounds and looks so easy to make!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:40 pmIt’s one of the easiest plants I’ve ever attempted to grow and of course the rewards are tasty.
Melissa Dixon
August 31, 2016 at 10:00 amThis is really cool. I didn’t know that you could grow pineapple trees like that but I am going to try this for sure. I think I will wait until the beginning of next season but it’s going down for sure!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:41 pmI don’t know why but I always start mine in fall. I will have to try one next spring to see how well that goes.
Tina B
August 31, 2016 at 9:43 amI love fresh pineapple, especially in my drinks! Who knew it was that easy to plant and grow your own!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:42 pmI love pineapple in my drinks as well. And so many of my recipes. It’s amazing in homemade pimento cheese.
Christy Garrett
August 31, 2016 at 9:42 amI have a pineapple that I need to cut up stat. I might have to plant my own pineapple tree. I just need to go get some soil.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:43 pmIt does well in any soil that I’ve ever tried.
Jasmine Eclipse
August 31, 2016 at 8:45 amI grew up in Hawaii and my mom had pineapples growing in the backyard, so pineapples will always remind me of home. They’re also so cute when they start growing at the top of the crown!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:44 pmWhat an amazing place to live and I bet she was able to plant pineapple any time of year outdoors, there.
Rocy
August 31, 2016 at 8:30 amohh wow I never knew this. I so want to do it now. Such a beautiful plant to grow
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:46 pmIt’s pretty cool looking in my opinion.
Nicole Etolen
August 31, 2016 at 4:25 amI haven’t tried growing pineapples. This is a great idea, I love pineapples.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:47 pmI hope you’ll give it a try sometime.
Liz Mays
August 30, 2016 at 11:08 pmOh my gosh, how neat is that! It would be amazing to grow a pineapple like this. I love this idea!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:47 pmIt’s pretty neat indeed.
Travel Blogger
August 30, 2016 at 10:04 pmMy daughter planted a pineapple tree with her great, great grandmother two years ago and ever since she is obsessed with growing them. :)
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:48 pmHow fun and what a great memory for her to cherish.
Taty Pradilla
August 30, 2016 at 9:20 pmI have always wondered how you plant a pineapple. We grow our own veggies and fruits out of seeds from previous plants. We couldn’t figure this one out. Thanks for sharing!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:48 pmThese are much easier to me than growing veggies. And you’re very welcome.
Mandi
August 30, 2016 at 6:07 pmMy husband wants to grow one of these for his office, Ill share it with him!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:52 pmThat’s awesome that he wants to grow one. Plants help improve air quality.
Elizabeth O.
August 30, 2016 at 6:02 pmI’ve never tried planting a pineapple before! That’s pretty cool. I didn’t know it took them that long to bloom though. It would be nice to give this a try! Thanks for the idea!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:53 pmIt takes runners longer than it takes growing them this way.
Cindy Ingalls
August 30, 2016 at 5:58 pmI remember a friend of mine used to grow pineapple trees when I was a kid. It was so funny seeing the tiny pineapple. Kind of makes me want to try it myself.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:53 pmI hope you’ll try it and pass your results along to others.
Paula Schuck
August 30, 2016 at 4:39 pmGrowing pineapples sounds like a ton of fun! I have a friend with a little kind of green house room. I’m going to ask for a corner and try my hand at it!
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:54 pmI’d love to have a green house room. I’d probably have better luck with plants I buy, lol.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
August 30, 2016 at 4:07 pmThis is so fun! I did this once, and I grew a pretty massive pineapple plant. The kids had a blast watching it grow.
Terri Beavers
September 5, 2016 at 8:45 pmMy grand kids are amazed at how fast they grow. They love helping me care for the trees.
Andi
August 30, 2016 at 2:49 pmLooks like a great idea – if i only lived in an area like that
Terri Beavers
August 30, 2016 at 3:05 pmIf you have a corner in your home to put it, you can grow one indoors.
Sylvia Kalungi
August 30, 2016 at 10:59 amOOhh Wow I didnt know I could grow Pineaple out of the tropics. And I am gonna grow one Yayyy! Thanks for the tips
Terri Beavers
August 30, 2016 at 11:37 amYou’re welcome. They are so easy to grow.