The pineapple plant can also be propagated through seedlings. However, this takes some time. Here you can find out how to do this and what to pay attention to.
How do I properly care for pineapple seedlings?
To successfully grow pineapple seedlings, place the seeds in cactus soil or sand mixture, ensure warm temperatures (around 30°C), high humidity and a sunny location. Care for the seedlings with lime-free water and fertilize every two weeks with cactus fertilizer.
How do I germinate pineapple seeds?
SowingSow the seeds 2 cm deep in suitable substrate and place the cultivation pots in awarm place. However, you need a lot of patience until the small seeds grow into seedlings. The seeds can take 8 to 12 weeks to form small pineapple plants. During this time they require tropical temperatures of a good 30 degrees Celsius. The first flowers usually only grow after a few years.
How do I care for a pineapple seedling?
Make sure there are sufficientwarm temperaturesand highhumidity You can spray the substrate with a water spray for this purpose. However, use water that is as lime-free as possible when providing this water and when watering. In this way you meet the needs of the seeds and the seedlings that grow from them.
Where do I put the pineapple seedling?
Place the nursery pots in asunnyandwarm location. For example, you can place the seedlings on the windowsill of a south-facing window after planting. However, make sure that the substrate does not become too dry. Even if the growing plant will not produce flowers and fruit as quickly, it still looks good as an exotic houseplant.
In which substrate do I put the pineapple seedlings?
Usecactus soilor asand mixture. You can easily put together the right substrate yourself. To do this, mix the following three materials in equal parts:
- potting soil
- Coconut fibers
- Sand
This will give you a loose substrate that stores moisture well and provides the right nutrients for the pineapple seedlings.
Tip
Fertilize seedlings
When the warm time of year comes, you should also fertilize the small seedlings. You can use a commercially available cactus fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon). Add this every two weeks.
