I was browsing on HGTV and I came across this page that had suggestions of plants to grow indoors to brighten up the spirit during winter.

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_tropical/article/0,1785,HGTV_3614_4329380,00.html

That said--It says you can buy a fresh pineapple fruit from the grocerey and enjoy the fruit as you typically would, but when you cut off the top leaves, it suggests cutting further down to leave fruit to securely hold the leaves. It then says the if you leave the "wound" to cure for a week or two you can replant it and keep it as in indoor plant. The article ends with USDA Zones 10 and 11 and I clearly do not live in either zone--I"m in PA, Zone 5 in my area.

1. Has anyone tried this? If so, how'd it go?

2. Since I'm in in zones 10 or 11, would this still work for me in Zone 5? (It would be an indoor plant...)

I never knew you could do such a thing with a pineapple. But you have to admit, that would be mighty neat to have.