The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant that produces a large, edible fruit. The plant itself can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and wide, with a long stem and sword-shaped leaves that spiral around it. The leaves form a tight rosette and have stiff spikes at the ends. The plant also has a long stem with 100–200 white-and-pink flowers that produce the fruit.
The pineapple fruit has scaly skin and firm, juicy flesh that can range in color from nearly white to golden yellow. It has a sweet, aromatic flavor and is rich in minerals and vitamins, including iron, calcium, and provitamin A and B vitamins. Pineapples also contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps digest protein. They can be eaten as a snack, in desserts, savory dishes, or on pizza, and are often used to symbolize hospitality.
Pineapples are the third most produced fruit in the world, after bananas and citrus fruits. They can be grown indoors or outdoors, but if grown indoors they require bright, indirect sun, consistently moist acidic soil, high humidity, and a pot that’s at least 3–7 gallons.
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