Nice Surprise

[big rockpile]

Was watering in the Greenhouse and seen this.

big rockpile

 

[Tetters]

Cor!! I've looked through loads of Bromeliads, and can't find that one - do you know its name rockpile? (and don't say Fred)
It's not a pineapple is it?

 

[big rockpile]

Yes it's a Pineapple.

Got some Oranges too.

big rockpile

 

[roadrunner]

I've been trying to grow a pineapple for years, but every time I just forget about it and things overgrow the pineapple. However, last year I successfully kept all plants from overgrowing it and I protected it during the winter and I just saw a flower emerging.

I was so freakin' excited And then I read this: https://www.thespruce.com/how-long-to-grow-pineapple-7109411#:~:text=Spring plantings mature to bloom,of up to 34 months.

Quote:

Spring plantings mature to bloom more reliably than pineapples planted in fall, but it still takes from 16 to 28 months for flowers to appear. Fruit development begins about six months after flowering and can take another six months for fruit to develop and ripen for a total growing time of up to 34 months.

SAY WTF I have to keep babying this thing for another 16 months before I get a freakin' pineapple


I don't even like fruit...I'm not sure I can do this

 

[Tetters]

Of course you can. It will be a huge achievement, and when you are able to show us all the finished job, we will give you a standing ovation and a top rate medal! Just talk to it every day (without swearing) and sing it a nice little love song so it grows all big and lovely.
Your wife will think you are a hero, and will probably invite all her friends around to try a lovely chunk of fruit with cream on!