(Growing a Pineapple from a Cutting - 01) Several years ago, we decided to see if we could grow a pineapple as a potted plant within our home. So, when we purchased a pineapple with a nice green leafy top, we cut it off and placed it in a pot with potting soil, and kept it moist and out of the direct sunlight. Of the several that we tried, we had two that took root and grew.