giant pineapple lily

How to Grow and Care for giant pineapple lily

giant pineapple lily · Eucomis pallidiflora
Also known as: giant pineapple flower

Plant bulb deeply, at least 15cm deep, to support the very tall stem, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. Tall flower spikes may need staking. See eucomis cultivation

Watering: Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf diebackSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing giant pineapple lily

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingWeak bulb liquid feed applied once before spring leaf emergence phase
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Care Tips

Plant bulb deeply, at least 15cm deep, to support the very tall stem, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. Tall flower spikes may need staking. See eucomis cultivation

How to Water giant pineapple lily?

Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant pineapple lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant pineapple lily?

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What Soil Is Best for giant pineapple lily?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant pineapple lily?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize giant pineapple lily?

Weak bulb liquid feed applied once before spring leaf emergence phase

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How to Prune giant pineapple lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate giant pineapple lily?

Propagate by seed sown in autumn or spring or remove offsets in spring

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How to Transplant giant pineapple lily?

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How to Care for giant pineapple lily in Winter?

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How to Plant giant pineapple lily?

Plant bulb deeply, at least 15cm deep, to support the very tall stem, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. Tall flower spikes may need staking. See eucomis cultivation

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How to Repot giant pineapple lily?

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How to Harvest giant pineapple lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of giant pineapple lily

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Attributes of giant pineapple lily

Plant typeBulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted · Clump forming
OriginSouth Africa, Lesotho

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucomis pallidiflora
Genus
Eucomis
Family
Asparagaceae
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