pineapple top indoor plant

[ashley88]

planted a pineapple top about 2 months ago, it has developed roots and the leaves or spikes on the bottom and middle of the plant are strong and green but the small spikes emerging from the core are brown and dried up and are easily pulled. is my plant dying? I only water it when soil becomes dry and I mist the plant occasionally. I have it in a south facing window because its winter right now where I live so I put on the grow lights after the sun goes down to provide more light. Could this be “heart rotâ€

[bangstrom]

It sounds like 'heart rot' and in my experience it just gets worse.

[applestar]

I had one like that where I thought the top was done for but it grew a little pup before it completely died. But if this one is newly planted and not well established, that might be too much to hope for.