How to grow pineapple at home: step by step guide

For the cultivation of pineapple in the home, you will need a fresh pineapple, a pot, and an overwhelming desire to try his hand at gardening. If all you need is ready, it's time to read the manual.

Training

Step 1. Buy fresh pineapple

Select store fruitWhich then serve as the basis for the cultivation.

Pay close attention to the appearance and remember that pineapple is suitable:

• solid green leaves with no yellow or brown specks;
• golden brown and firm to the touch skin;
• pleasant sweet flavor.

Around the fruit should not fly small midges. Check also the base of the leaves - sometimes midge sitting there.

Step 2. Separate the top of the pineapple

With one hand, hold the fruit, the other take the leaves at the base and unscrew them. Do this carefully so as not to damage the tip.

If you are afraid, cut off the top part of the pineapple, leaving the minimum amount of pulp. Unnecessary remnants of the fruit around the leaves gently clean hands. From the top to grow fresh pineapple, so make sure it is not damaged.

Step 3. Allow the leaves to dry

In the inverted position, leave the top of the week. The stem and the base should be dry.

Step 4. Germinating root tip

Pour into a glass of water. The neck of the tank should be broad enough to stem placed freely, but not immersed in it completely.

If no suitable cookware, you can use the following life hacking: Insert several toothpicks into the base of the stem to a height of 3-4 cm from the bottom, and use them as a support. When immersed in the top toothpicks water will not let it drop into the glass completely.

Put the glass in a well-lit, dry place and be patient. Roots will form a few weeks. At this time, it is important to change the water periodically and avoid sudden changes in temperature.

The stem is ready for planting, when the length of roots reached 5-6 cm. This is enough to plant It could well take root in the soil.

Landing

Step 1. Select the appropriate pot

The height of the pot should be about 15 centimeters. Fill it with soil which 30% consists of organic substances. primer for cacti are also suitable. They, like pineapples, like one kind of soil.

Step 2. Put the tip of the

When planting, make sure that the earth is only a stem with roots. Absorb leaves soil is not necessary.

Step 3. Water the plant and leave in a warm place

After the first watering follow the state of the soil - it should always be kept moist. For this plant is watered at least once a week. The room temperature should not be below 18 ° C. It is also important that the germ was getting a lot of sunlight. You can create a greenhouse effect: cover the pot with a plastic bag to accelerate the growth of the pineapple.

Step 4. Watch for the appearance of the flower

Pineapple fully take root in six months. From the leaves of the center will be a flower - red cone, from which subsequently formed the blue petals, and then the fruit.