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smooth cayenne pineapple

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.

Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Ananas

hawaiian pineapple

Placenta II Ground cover No biomass production
Markus Leupold-Löwenthal · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia Commons

World's export leader until MD-2 arrived. Leaves nearly spineless. Cylindrical fruits 1.5–2.0 kg, yellow-orange skin, firm yellow flesh rich in sugars with high acidity — basis of canning and juice industry.

📚 Synonyms

Scientific synonyms: Ananas comosus 'Smooth Cayenne'

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Placenta II
Ecological role
Pioneer
Primary stratum
Ground cover
Strata
Ground cover, Low
Biomass class
No biomass production

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
Moderate
Soil pH range
4.5–6
Preferred soil texture
Sandy, Loamy
Hardiness zones
10–13

Morphology

Mature height
0.8–1.2 m
Recommended spacing
0.3–1.2 m
Root system
Fibrous
Root depth
Shallow
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifespan
2–3 years
Time to first harvest
15 months
Productive lifespan
3 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Smooth cayenne pineapple takes the Ground cover stratum in the Placenta II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.

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Emergent High Medium Low Ground cover · ≈1 m

🪴 Cultivation

Spacing 0.9×0.3 m in double rows. Higher fertility demand than Pérola. Susceptible to fusariosis.

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Fruiting months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of smooth cayenne pineapple?

The first harvest of smooth cayenne pineapple comes around 15 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for smooth cayenne pineapple?

The recommended spacing for smooth cayenne pineapple is 0.3–1.2 m.

How tall does smooth cayenne pineapple grow?

At maturity, smooth cayenne pineapple reaches 0.8–1.2 m tall.

When does smooth cayenne pineapple fruit?

Fruiting of smooth cayenne pineapple occurs in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

When does smooth cayenne pineapple flower?

Flowering of smooth cayenne pineapple occurs in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

What stage and stratum does smooth cayenne pineapple occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, smooth cayenne pineapple belongs to the placenta ii stage, occupying the ground cover stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit Ground cover

Propagation

Division, Runners / suckers

Citations

  1. Embrapa Mandioca e Fruticultura — Cultivares de abacaxi (description)
  2. University of Florida IFAS Extension (EDIS) — Ananas comosus: Pineapple (root_system, root_depth, drought_tolerance, soil_texture_preference)

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