Ananas are perennial, ground-dwelling bromeliads characterized by rosettes of lanceolate leaves edged with spines. During the summer months, they bear prominent flowers arranged in compact, cone-shaped clusters, which are succeeded by juicy, edible fruits.

Ananas

Ananas 'Carmina'

Ananas 'Elyne'

Ananas 'Geliana'

Ananas 'Luciana'PBR

Ananas 'Queen Victoria'

Ananas ananassoides

Ananas bracteatus is a ground-dwelling bromeliad characterized by a rosette of evergreen leaves that are lanceolate and brownish-green, reaching lengths of up to 50 cm. The leaves feature spines that point upwards. During the summer months, this plant generates a compact cluster of yellowish-red flowers, accompanied by red bracts, all situated on a robust, erect stem. This flowering is followed by the development of green-brown pineapples that can grow to about 15 cm in length. While these fruits are edible, their flesh is limited.

Ananas bracteatus

Ananas bracteatus var. striatus (v)

Ananas bracteatus var. tricolor

Ananas comosus 'Champaca' is a perennial plant that retains its foliage year-round, characterized by rosettes of dark green, spiny, lanceolate leaves. In summer, it produces compact spikes of tubular purple flowers accompanied by reddish bracts, which eventually give way to edible pineapples.

Ananas comosus 'Champaca' (F)

Ananas comosus 'Dole 14'

Ananas comosus 'Duranas'PBR

Ananas comosus 'Duranas3'PBR

Ananas comosus 'Flhoran41'

Ananas comosus 'Queen' (F)

Ananas comosus 'Rose'PBR

Ananas comosus 'Smooth Cayenne' (F)

Ananas comosus (F) is a terrestrial bromeliad characterized by compact rosettes of dark green, lanceolate leaves that can reach lengths of up to 1 meter, featuring spiny edges. During the summer months, it bears cone-shaped clusters of purple blossoms, accompanied by reddish-yellow bracts. This plant ultimately yields bright red, edible pineapples that may grow as large as 30 centimeters.

Ananas comosus (F)

Ananas comosus Corona ('Duranas2'PBR) (F)

Ananas comosus var. variegatus (v) is a perennial bromeliad that grows close to the ground, forming compact rosettes of elongated, dark green leaves that can reach lengths of up to 1 meter. Each leaf features a wide cream-colored stripe along its edges and has spiky margins. During the summer months, this plant produces conical inflorescences of purple flowers, accompanied by reddish-yellow bracts. After flowering, it yields vibrant red, edible pineapples that can grow as large as 30 centimeters.