Queen Pineapple
- Smaller, personal-sized fruit
- Exceptionally sweet and aromatic
- Deep yellow flesh
- Compact plant – great for containers
- Premium flavor profile
Botanical Name: Ananas comosus
Format: Pineapple sucker/slip
Queen Pineapple is a smaller, aromatic pineapple type with sweet flavor and strong fresh-eating appeal. Unlike the large commercial Smooth Cayenne, Queen pineapples are petite, perfectly portioned for one or two people. The fruit is golden-yellow with a beautiful shape, and the flesh is deep yellow, very sweet, and fragrant – often described as the best-tasting pineapple. The plant is more compact than Smooth Cayenne, making it ideal for containers. The leaves are spiny (not smooth), so handle with care. Good for premium home-garden customers and container growing.
Taste note: Exceptionally sweet, aromatic, rich – often considered the best-flavored pineapple.
Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 2 ft |
| Plant Height | 2 ft |
| Planting Time | Spring to summer |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 10–11 (protect below 40°F) |
| Propagation | Sucker or slip |
| Fruit Season | 18–24 months after planting |
| Self-fertile | Yes |
How to Grow
Queen Pineapple is grown identically to Smooth Cayenne: full sun, sandy well-drained soil, water in the central cup, and protection from frost. The leaves are spiny, so wear gloves when handling. It is slightly more cold-sensitive than Smooth Cayenne. Queen pineapple is slower to produce suckers after harvest, so you may need to purchase new plants periodically. Perfect for small spaces and patios.
Welcome to Your Plant
- Remove Packaging– Unpack carefully (spiny leaves!).
- Check the Soil– Keep moist but not wet.
- Adjustment Period– 3–4 days indirect light, then full sun.
Long-Term Care
- Location: Full sun.
- Soil & Drainage: Sandy, well-drained potting mix.
- Feeding: Monthly diluted balanced fertilizer.
- Watering: In the central cup. Soil barely moist.
- Pruning: Remove dead leaves with gloves.
- Frost protection: Below 40°F, bring indoors.
Harvesting & Use
Harvest when fully golden and fragrant. Twist off. Eat fresh – the small size is perfect for one serving.
Delivery Information
Queen Pineapple suckers/slips shipped carefully. Free shipping over $50.
Support
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Where do our plants come from?
Global Flora sources grafted citrus from registered, disease-tested nurseries. All plants are non-GMO.
FAQ – Suitability & Watering
- Zones:10–11. Excellent container plant for patios.
- Watering:Central cup watering only. Never let soil stay wet.