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Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a perennial herb that thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 4 and 6. Pineapple (Latin: Ananas comosus, family Cactaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pineapple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pineapple is a member of the Cactaceae family native to AGE, BOL, BZN, BZE, BZS, and BZL. Pineapple thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Pineapple grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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