This perennial terrestrial bromeliaed forms an upright habit with rosettes of stiff dark green lanced-shaped leaves that have spiny margins. The violet-red flowers form in a dense cone-like cluster and are followed by a reddish fleshy fruit (pineapple).  

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Ananas comosus is thought to come from Brazil growing in a tropical climate and tolerating most soil types as long as they are well drained in a open sunny position and is drought and frost tender. 

Pineapple is a perennial that has both commercial and ornamental value. As an ornamental plant it is used in tropical gardens or as a container specimen with contrasting foliage and colourful fruit establishing in 2 to 3 years from division. It is also grown under glass in cold climates as a curiosity plant. ID 1384

Ananas (Ă-na-nas) comosus (ko-MÕ-sus)

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)