Plant Size A baby plant, that is 3-8 inches tall, will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb. Description The Sugarloaf pineapple plant produces white, sweet fruit that can grow up to a whopping six pounds. Don't throw out the Sugarloaf's core; it's edible and just as soft and delicious as the rest of the fruit. • Average mature height: 24-36 inches • Light: Full to partial sun • Soil: Well-drained. Do not overwater. • Zones: 9-11