If you want to grow a new pineapple yourself from a stem, you need a lot of patience. A lot of time passes from the treatment of the stem to the growth of the flowers to the new flowers.
How long does it take for pineapple flowers to grow from a blue stem?
The growth of blue flowers on a home-grown pineapple from a stem requires a lot of patience as it can take several years. In a warm and humid location, reddish buds can develop, from which small blue flowers will eventually grow.
How do I prepare the pineapple with the stalk?
RemoveRemove the remainingflesh of the pineapple and place the stalk in tap water to root. Proceed as follows:
- Carefully remove the soft pulp and peel from the stalk.
- Remove dried leaves at the bottom.
- Let dry in a warm environment for a few days.
- Place in a glass with tap water.
- Wait for 5mm long roots to form over the course of a week.
You can then plant the plant in cactus soil or a mixture of potting soil, sand and coconut fiber.
How long does it take for blue flowers to grow?
Growing pineapples can takeseveral years. Even in an optimal location with a lot of heat and the right level of humidity, you can expect a good three years. Only then do reddish buds form on the plant. Small blue flowers grow from these. Only when this has happened can you expect fruit to form on the pineapple.
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Patience pays off
Even without the fruit and flowers, the pineapple already offers you a beautiful, exotic look as a houseplant. With its high recognition value, the plant will also appeal to visitors. When the flowers start to grow, the bromeliad plant becomes a real attraction. No wonder so many people try breeding from a blue stem.
