In all three cases, water moderately but keep soil moist, not wet. Thereafter, more water will be needed, but always insure good drainage. You can even expect results from poor tops like this. Soon, your piece will start to grow like these . Pineapples respond very well to good fertilizer .
Ananas nanus is a dwarf pineapple.
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