Make sure the pineapple isn’t underripe. It needs to be ripe in order to produce another pineapple. Check to make sure the pineapple isn’t too ripe by tugging a little at the leaves. If they come right off, the pineapple is too ripe to plant. Be gentle. Make sure the pineapple doesn’t have scale insects around the base of the leaves. They look like small grayish black spots.
If you’re having trouble twisting off the top, you can slice off the top of the pineapple. Slice off the excess fruit around the root. Make sure the base, the very tip of the area where the leaves join together, stays intact. New roots will be sprouting from this, and without it the plant won’t grow.
At this point, you can plant the crown into the soil, if you would like. While some people prefer to soak the pineapple crown first, it is not necessary. [3] X Research source
Keep the plant away from extreme temperatures. Don’t let it get too hot or too cold. Change out the water every few days to prevent the growth of mold.
You can keep the pot outside if you live in a warm climate. If you have cool winters take it indoors during the winter season and keep it in a sunny window. It’s important for the plant to get a lot of sun all year round. To help the rooting process, you can slip a plastic bag over the top of the pot. This will create a mini-greenhouse effect.
