Ananas requires warm, humid conditions for growing outdoors. In temperate climates where temperatures fall below 15°C, is best grown as a houseplant or in a greenhouse where it may not produce edible fruit. Ananas must have direct light to produce the best leaf color. Provide good air circulation, average humidity, and a warm temperature. Allow the surface of the soil to dry between thorough waterings. Fertilize once a month during spring and summer.