What does pineapples grown on?

A pineapple (Ananas comosus) typically grows on a short, compact plant that consists of a rosette of spiky, waxy green leaves. The plant belongs to the Bromeliad family and is native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil. Pineapples grow in clusters, with individual fruits developing at the top of a peduncle (a thick, fleshy stalk) that emerges from the center of the rosette. Each pineapple fruit is formed from a condensed spike of flowers that fuse together into a single, juicy fruit. The pineapple plant is monoecious, meaning that both male and female flowers are present on the same plant, ensuring self-compatibility and fruit production.