Hi Everyone, Years ago I got a little pineapple plant with a little pineapple on it. It was winter and the pineapple did not make it (the plant lived though). The next summer it grew a pup (which took over the pot) and so for several years now I have a big pineapple plant. Now its turning to fall and I have a nice little pineapple growing. I love it, but I am worried about winter. Also my pineapple plants leaves are kind of yellow looking. Not a real dark green. If any one can give me some ideas on how to care for this plant to help its chances of having the pineapple fruit survive I would be happy. Jay

I agree with what the others have said. I've got about 5 fruiting pineapples now. The mother plant will die when the fruit ripens, or whenever the fruit is taken off. It's normal for a lot of people to just take the top off the fruit, put it in soil and with only an occasional watering you'll get a plant out of it. The base of the mother plant should produce a few suckers which should also develop into mature plants. When the fruit smells sweet it's fully ripened. Commercially they're picked earlier so that they travel better. Giving them occasional doses of weak fertiliser produces a better/larger fruit, although that's too late for yours now.

What i use is.... cut up apple inside a plastic bag placed over the plant. Ethyline gas is the key.....

That seems to happen as they age. The bottom leaves fall down and act to prop up the plant. Nothing to worry about. Now, if you have rot in the center of the plant I've seen similar symptoms - but followed by the upper leaves within a short time. Tug gently on the center leaves- if they come out, the plant is toast. If they don't, your probably fine.