From Crimson Blush to Green: The MD2 Pineapple Growth Diary

There is nothing quite like the thrill of tracking your own homegrown fruit, and my current prize possession, an MD2 pineapple plan is putting on an absolute show. Known globally for its incredible sweetness and golden flesh, watching this premium variety develop right in the backyard has been a fascinating masterclass in plant biology.

Here is how the growth journey is progressing:

🌸 May 6, 2026: The Crimson Emergence

The magic officially began just over six weeks ago. On the morning of May 6, the central core of the plant shifted, and the initial inflorescence (the baby fruit bud) emerged. At this stage, the tiny pineapple looked like a vibrant, bright red cone nestled deep within the crown of spiky leaves. That striking red coloration is nature’s way of protecting the delicate, young plant tissue from harsh morning sunlight while the tiny flowers inside begin to develop.

🍍 June 22, 2026: The Great Morning Transformation

Fast forward to yesterday morning's inspection, and the changes are absolutely dramatic:

●The Red is Gone: The distinct crimson blush has completely faded away, replaced by a robust, deep matte green across the individual fruitlets (the "eyes" of the pineapple). This color change marks a major milestone: the flowering phase is complete, and the fruit is now heavily producing chlorophyll to maximize energy absorption.

●A Massive Size Surge: The pineapple has officially entered its bulk growth phase! It is visibly larger, heavier, and expanding outward as it hoards sugars. The individual geometric eyes are flattening and swelling, filling out the classic cylindrical shape that the MD2 variety is famous for.

We are officially on the countdown to a golden, sweet harvest!

She’s Blooming! The First Mango Flowering Session of This Year

There is something deeply magical about the early morning air. Before the heat of the afternoon settles in, my absolute favorite daily ritual is stepping out into the garden with a clear mind to check on my pride and joy: my homegrown mango tree.

Yesterday morning of 9 June 2026, I managed to snap some beautiful pictures of the fresh flower clusters and tiny, developing fruit buds. Seeing them clinging securely to the branches brought a massive wave of relief and pure satisfaction. In the world of gardening, nothing is guaranteed, so seeing those little green promises still going strong is a beautiful victory.

The tiny green fruit buds waking up to the morning sun. Nature’s reward for years of quiet patience.

The Heartbreak of the "Grafted Shortcut"

This particular fruiting season comes with a bit of a heavy heart, though. Just last month, in May 2026, a close friend of mine suffered a major gardening heartbreak. Their own mango tree completely withered and died right after its final fruiting session. It was a grafted tree, and it seemed to simply run out of energy.

The 10-Year Overnight Success

It got me thinking about the hidden strength of doing things the long way. My friend’s tree was on its second year of fruiting, but it had been accelerated through grafting. My tree? I planted it straight from a humble seed.

It took a whopping ten years of patient waiting, watering, and watching before this tree gave me its very first fruit. We are now officially in its fourth fruiting year, and looking at how robust and vibrant it is compared to the grafted varieties around, I truly believe its slow, natural start gave it a far more resilient root system. It didn't rush the process, so it built a foundation meant to last.

Of course, a strong root system isn't the only secret to its success. I am the type of plant parent who monitors this tree daily. Through trial, error, and plenty of research, I have developed my own personal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and strict care routine to keep it thriving. From tracking soil moisture to guarding the branches, every little detail counts.

Looking Ahead to Harvest

Fruiting is only half the battle. Now comes the ultimate exercise in patience: guarding these delicate little buds against the elements, pests, and unexpected weather drops.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and continuing my daily morning checks, hoping with all my heart that these beautiful little fruits will mature to full terms. There is nothing quite like the taste of a mango you’ve protected since it was just a dot of green on a branch!

Field Report: The "Pompadour" Expansion Project

Date: 6 April 2026

Subject: Biomass Increment & Fertilizer Efficiency

There is nothing quite like the morning of April 6 to remind us that "System Inputs" matter. After two months of switching to a consistent compost fertilizer regimen, the results are officially in: my Rose Pompadour has jumped an entire size class.

The Technical Breakdown

Traditional synthetic fertilizers often provide a "spike" in growth followed by a crash. By using Compost, we’ve shifted to a Slow-Release Nutrient Diffusion model.

●The Result: The plant isn't just growing faster; it’s growing stronger. The cell walls in the petals are more robust, allowing the bloom to hold a larger volume (the "1 size bigger" effect) without drooping.

●Observation: Managed to document the "Peak Bloom" this morning before the commute. In the gardening world, this is what we call Optimal Operational Timing.

Until next time, keep your soil rich, your roses big, and your morning routines efficient!

A Surprise Guest: My Mango Tree is Blooming Again!

Talk about a wonderful way to end the day! I got home a little early this evening of 26 November 2025 and decided to have a look at my garden. To my absolute delight, I spotted tiny new flower buds forming on my mango tree!

It feels like it was just yesterday that we were enjoying the last harvest. I checked my notes, and it was actually 17 October 2025 when we picked the final fruit. It’s been such a busy season that I haven't even had the chance to give the tree its usual post-harvest trim.

Yet, here it is, full of ambition and ready for another round, all on its own. Nature’s resilience never ceases to amaze me.

Now, for the hopeful part. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that these little buds will make it all the way to becoming juicy mangoes. The fact that we’re having frequent night-time rains lately it is a quite a hard sign. Fingers crossed for a bountiful season ahead!

Until then, the gentle, rewarding work of tending continues. There’s nothing quite like the quiet joy of watching a tree you care for decide it’s time to bloom.

To all my fellow gardeners out there, have fun tending to your own green companions! You never know what lovely surprise might be waiting for you.

The Look of Blooming Flower Buds on the Pulasan Tree

📍 4 August 2025, Morning Light

This morning brought a small joy, the sight of blooming flower buds on my pulasan tree. There’s something quietly beautiful about the way they unfurl, hinting at the promise of fruit to come. I managed to snap a few photos while the light was still soft, and the air felt just right.

It’s always a hopeful sight, seeing the early signs of life forming on a tree you’ve been tending with care. Fingers crossed it grows well to full term and brings a good harvest in the months ahead.

Until then, enjoy the process. There’s magic in watching nature do its work.

Surprise Flower Buds on the Pulasan Tree

I wasn’t expecting much when I stepped out to stretch my legs that afternoon of 22 July 2025. Just the usual check on my lemon tree and a bit of trimming here and there. But as I passed by the pulasan tree, something caught my eye.

To my surprise, the branches were dotted with clusters of flower buds. And not just a few, but a whole lot of them! It felt like a little gift from nature. What made it even more special was the fact that this pulasan tree had been growing quietly in the background without much pampering. The only attention it got recently was a dose of fertilizer about two months ago. That’s it.

Yet, here it was, bursting with potential, despite the odds.

It’s a hopeful sight. I can only wish the buds grow to full fruiting glory, and maybe soon, I’ll be tasting sweet pulasan right from this very tree.

Until then, I’ll be keeping a close eye on this blooming surprise.

Here’s to enjoying the little wins in our gardens 🌿✨

Heart (jantung) on my pisang kerang (praying hands banana) tree

On the evening of 28 January 2025, I noticed the heart (jantung) on my pisang kerang (praying hands banana) tree. 

The banana fruits will eventually look like the one shown below. Picture from Google search. 

I planted the tree on November 2, 2023, which means it has been 1 year, 2 months, and 27 days, or 454 days. I haven’t given it much attention since planting.

Enjoy tracking the progress of your own pisang kerang tree!

Reference:

[1] https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2023/11/drill-attachment-that-helps-to-dig-out.html

Flower Buds on My Harum Manis Mango Tree – A New Beginning

18 June 2025, Morning Reflections

This morning brought a beautiful surprise, my Harum Manis mango tree is filled with flower buds once again. It’s a joy to witness, especially since the last time it bore fruits was back on 2 October 2024.

While my neighbors’ trees had already entered their second flowering phase, mine remained quiet. But now, after 8 months and 18 days of waiting, nature has answered with a fresh promise of fruit. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, and I’m truly grateful.

Watching these buds bloom gives me hope that the tree will carry these flowers through to fruiting. Fingers crossed for a bountiful harvest in the months to come.

The look of my soursop fruits on its tree

This is taken on the morning of 14 May 2025. Where I managed to take picture of the 3 soursop fruits on its tree.

I also managed to spray diluted dishwasher liquid to the ones that have lots of white flies on it. Bottom one. As that is the only thing I have in my daily bag that morning. Will need to spray with wood vinegar later.

Just to be clear, this is the soursop that I planted at home. I am still not yet have extra time to spare to provide service to take care of others tree at the moment.

Until then, have fun in tending after your planted soursop plants at home.

The look of heart pisang lemak manis (banana)

The look of newly emerged heart to my pisang lemak manis (banana) in the morning of 25 January 2021.

The look of plants for the day

This is taken on 14 August 2024. The look of various plants of the day.

The look of yellowing pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits.

The look of new flower buds to my mango Harum Manis tree.

My breakfast of ripe pisang raja (banana) fruits. 

The look of fruit bud to my Cherry Barbados tree.

1 flower buds from 6 melur jawa@jambak tree.

8 offspring from 14 soursop seeds. 

Used leaves to brew chicken eggs.

Until then, have fun in taking pictures of your plants. 

The growth of my elderberry cuttings

This is taken last 6 August 2024. Where I managed to take picture of the germinated elderberry cuttings planted last 28 June 2024.

Hopefully this time it will grow till bear bountiful of flowers and fruits.

Until then, have fun in taking growing picture of your planted elderberry plants.

The look of 2 more sprouted old coconut (kelapa pandan) fruit

This is taken in the morning of 24 October 2024. I noticed 2 more sprouted old coconut (kelapa pandan) fruits. 

Now left to wait for 3 more before I can deliver to my customer.

Until then, have fun in checking up your old coconut (kelapa pandan) fruits. 

The look of fruit bud to my bilimbi (belimbing buluh) tree

This is taken in the morning of 24 October 2024. Where I managed to spare time to check on my plants at home after a hectic week of handling short course. And I saw a fruit bud to my bilimbi (belimbing buluh) tree.

Hopefully it will be able to grow until full terms.

Until then, have fun in checking up your planted plants at home. 

The look of blooming flowers (mayang) to my coconut plants

This is taken on the noon of 12 May 2024. Where I am able to see new blooming flowers (mayang) to both of my kelapa pandan and kelapa mataq plant.

The blooming flower (mayang) to kelapa pandan plant.

The blooming flower (mayang) to kelapa mataq plant.

Not sure if the fish bone meal put on both coconut plants help to boost the production of the flowers. I am still keeping note on it.

Until then, have fun in experimenting fertilizer on your planted coconut plants.

The look of flower buds to my bilimbi (belimbing buluh) tree

This is taken on the morning of 3 October 2024. Where I managed to take picture of the flower buds to my bilimbi (belimbing buluh) tree.

Hopefully it will grow to full terms.

Until then, have fun in taking progress picture of your planted bilimbi (belimbing buluh) tree.

The look of fruit buds to strawberry plants

This is taken on the morning of 2 October 2024. Where I managed to take pictures of the growing fruit buds to strawberry plants.

Until then, have fun in taking progress pictures of your planted strawberry plants.

The look of fruit buds to my epal bidara sugarcane tree

This is taken on the morning of 2 October 2024. I am able to see a growing 2 fruit buds to my epal bidara sugarcane tree.

Hopefully both can grew to full terms.

Until then, have fun in taking progress pictures of your planted epal bidara sugarcane tree. 

The look of flower buds to my cherry Barbados tree

This is taken on the morning of 2 October 2024. I noticed lots of flower buds to my cherry Barbados tree.

Feel blessed to see such. As it means I am able to get good and fresh vitamin C supply for next month. 

Until then, have fun in checking out your planted cherry Barbados tree.

The look of sprouting leaves and roots to my old coconut fruit (buah kelapa pandan tua)

This is taken in the morning of 2 October 2024. Where I noticed one of my old coconut fruit (buah kelapa pandan tua) started to sprout leaves and roots. It was the first old coconut fruit (buah kelapa pandan tua) from the planted coconut (kelapa pandan) tree at home.

Hopefully more old coconut fruit (buah kelapa pandan tua) will start to sprouts after this. 

Until then, have fun in taking progress picture of your sprouting old coconut fruit (buah kelapa pandan tua).