Pineapple 'Red Stripe' – Ornamental Bromeliad for Terrariums & Vivariums | India

💰 Price per plant: ₹350

This ornamental pineapple (Ananas) forms a bold rosette of strappy leaves edged and striped in red, an eye-catching terrestrial bromeliad for larger terrariums, vivariums and feature displays. The pineapple is the most famous member of the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae), and this ornamental form is grown for its dramatic foliage rather than fruit. Unlike the cup-forming tropical bromeliads, it is terrestrial: it roots into the substrate and feeds through its roots, so there is no central water reservoir to fill.

Origin and form

Ornamental Ananas descends from the pineapples of tropical South America, where they grow rooted in warm, bright, open ground. This variety forms a strong rosette of arching, strappy leaves boldly edged and striped in red, and in strong light the red striping turns vivid. Mature plants can even push up a small, decorative ornamental pineapple.

Care at a glance

• Light: bright light, including some gentle direct sun, for the boldest red striping.
• Water: water the well-drained substrate at the roots and let it dry slightly between waterings. It has no central cup to fill.
• Humidity: moderate to high; tolerant and undemanding.
• Temperature: loves India's warmth, roughly 16 to 32°C, and thrives in a bright spot.
• Difficulty: easy, a forgiving, sun-loving plant.

Styling and terrarium use

Use it as a bold terrestrial feature in larger terrariums, the planted land zone of a paludarium, or as a standalone display; it is rooted in substrate rather than mounted. The leaf edges can be lightly spiny, so handle with care and site it away from delicate animals. Grow it above the waterline; it is a terrestrial plant, not an aquatic one, and must not be submerged.

Propagation

Ornamental pineapples produce offsets, or "pups," around the base, and the leafy top of the fruit can also be rooted. Separate a well-rooted pup and pot it into a free-draining mix to grow more.

Ordering

Supplied as healthy, nursery-grown live plants and shipped across India, sold in sets of 3, ideal for collectors, resellers and larger terrarium and patio displays. A dramatic red-striped bromeliad to buy online in India when you want a real talking point.

Part of our Terrarium & Paludarium Plants range, shipped live across India.