Pineapples, Tree or Bush?

 Pineapple's, Tree or Bush? 

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Is a Pineapple a Tree or a Bush? 

    They are neither a tree or a bush, Pineapples are actually a flowing plant belonging to the family of bromeliads. 

What is a bromeliad? 

    A diverse family of flowering plants belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, primarily native to tropical regions of North and South America. 

How tall do Pineapple plants get? 

   They typically stand about 3 to 5 feet tall and has long, spiky leaves that form a rosette at the top.

How long does it take 1 Pineapple to grow? 

    The plant takes about 18 to 24 months to produce a single pineapple.

What does an upside down Pineapple mean on some peoples doors? 

    An upside-down pineapple is a symbol used primarily within the swinger community to discreetly indicate that someone is interested in swinging or non-monogamous relationships

Interesting fact? 

     They are not a single fruit, but rather a multiple fruit formed from the fusion of many individual berries. Each pineapple develops from a cluster of flowers, with each flower producing a berry that eventually merges with others to create the pineapple we know.