Sugar Loaf Pineapple Plant – Live Ananas comosus (Sugarloaf) – Rooted Crown in Pot

About This Plant

Sugar Loaf Pineapple Plant (Ananas comosus, Sugarloaf variety) is a tropical fruit plant known for ultra-sweet, low-acid fruit, white flesh with an edible core, and a smooth, juicy texture. The upright rosette features spiky green leaves and grows as an ornamental edible plant suitable for patios, containers, or sunny indoor spaces.

What You Will Receive

1 live Sugar Loaf pineapple plant with a rooted crown in a soil-filled shipping pot, plus a healthy, established starter plant.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Ananas comosus (Sugarloaf variety)
• Fruit flesh: white, juicy, non-fibrous with sweet, floral notes and hints of honey & coconut
• Fruit remains green when ripe
• Growth habit: upright rosette of spiky green leaves

Growing & Care

• Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Water: Moderate; keep soil lightly moist and well-drained
• Soil: Sandy or loamy, slightly acidic
• Temperature: Thrives in warm climates (Zones 9–12)
• Container-friendly; bring indoors in winter for cooler climates

Growth Timeline

• Establishment: 6–12 months
• Flowering: 12–24 months
• Fruit maturity: ~18–24 months

Patience pays off—homegrown Sugarloaf pineapples are incredibly rewarding!

What Makes Sugar Loaf Special?

• Lower acidity (less bite, more sweetness)
• Edible, tender core
• Smooth, juicy texture
• Rare and highly sought-after variety

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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