As last reported on February 10th, we finally had a pineapple growing from the top of the thick stem. Also, the leaves surrounding the fruit had turned a beautiful pink.
Look what's happened since then...
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| Feb 17/13 - view from above, isn't it just gorgeous? |
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| Feb 17/13 with small purple blooms opening near the base |
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| Feb 25/13 the purple blooms are now higher up the fruit. The fruit is now about 3 1/4 inches (8 cms) tall |
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| Feb 25/13 there are 6 buds on the stem beneath the pineapple (not sure, are these suckers?) |
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| Feb 25/13 another look at those buds/suckers on the stem |
Come back for more pineapple updates! I'll keep you posted on these developments in my flower bed!Labels: Cara's pineapple, Hawaiian food, Kihei, life on Maui
