pineapple lily 'Octopus'

How to Grow and Care for pineapple lily 'Octopus'

pineapple lily 'Octopus' · Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'

Best grown in very free-draining compost in a terracotta pot and taken under cover for winter or, in very mild areas, grow in a gravel bed or rockery. See eucomis cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing pineapple lily 'Octopus'

pineapple lily 'Octopus'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Best grown in very free-draining compost in a terracotta pot and taken under cover for winter or, in very mild areas, grow in a gravel bed or rockery. See eucomis cultivation

How to Water pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

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What Soil Is Best for pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

Propagate by removing offsets in spring

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How to Transplant pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

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How to Care for pineapple lily 'Octopus' in Winter?

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How to Plant pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

Best grown in very free-draining compost in a terracotta pot and taken under cover for winter or, in very mild areas, grow in a gravel bed or rockery. See eucomis cultivation

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How to Repot pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

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How to Harvest pineapple lily 'Octopus'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of pineapple lily 'Octopus'

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Attributes of pineapple lily 'Octopus'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Bulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
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Scientific Classification

Species
Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'
Genus
Eucomis
Family
Asparagaceae
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