Banana Pineapple Live Plant (Bromelia karatas) Plant Type:Pineapple sucker it is a powerhouse of

it is a powerhouse of flavor

or used in exotic recipes

Botanical Name: Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa

Once mature

nutrient-rich soil with good moisture retention

Banana Pineapple Live Plant (Bromelia karatas) Plant Type:Pineapple sucker it is a powerhouse ofBanana Pineapple also known as Purple Karatas Cocuixtles is a cousin of the pineapple, there are a few bromelia species native to Mexico commonly known as cocuixtles or piuelas. The plants thrive under large trees and can handle brief frost. It grows for 2 3 years before making a massive 50 lb cluster of fruits that taste in between sugarcane and pineapple.(The fruit is up to 8cm long) Most often used in making drinks called aqua dulce or eaten with