What is it called when a gas turns into a liquid? A: Condensation is the name of the process through which gas turns into a liquid. Three common states of matter exist: solids, liquids and gases. Matter, howe... Full Answer >
Pineapples are native to the tropics but also grow in subtropical areas. They can be grown in a variety of soils provided they possess the characteristics of good drainage, aeration and a low P.H. (4.5-5.5). The pineapple has a remarkable ability to grow under a wide range of rainfall conditions.
Put simply, a pineapple is a bromeliad. Bromeliads are perennial monocotyledons -- plants that have one seed leaf like lilies or corn, rather than two seed leaves like roses or beans. Bromeliads commonly grow in the American tropics, and a majority of the species are found in Brazil.