Edibles – Fruit – Mila Pineapple

Mila Pineapple 

Botanical name: ananas hybrid ‘mila’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: orange, red, purple 

Flower color: purple/red

Bloom time:  summer blooms and harvest 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and  summer months 

Landscape use: edible garden, border/edging, tropical landscapes 

Special features: variegated foliage 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release, granular fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: garlic, oregano, lemon balm 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no