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Pineapple Plant: The Fruit Is Not the Pup

The small pineapple on your plant is the fruit (flower structure), not a “pup.” Pups are baby plants at the base that replace the mother after it fruits and slowly dies.

Care

Pot is fine at 10 inches—no repotting needed.
Give lots of direct sun.
Water when top quarter of soil dry.
Fruit is edible but likely not tasty—best left ornamental.

Enjoy the exotic look!

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