pineapple lily 'Dark Star'

How to Grow and Care for pineapple lily 'Dark Star'

pineapple lily 'Dark Star' · Eucomis 'Dark Star'

Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See eucomis cultivation

Watering: Let soil dry partially between waterings, reduce moisture in winter dormancySunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing pineapple lily 'Dark Star'

pineapple lily 'Dark Star'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleLet soil dry partially between waterings, reduce moisture in winter dormancy
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLow nitrogen diluted feed every three weeks during active leaf growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See eucomis cultivation

How to Water pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

Let soil dry partially between waterings, reduce moisture in winter dormancy

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

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What Soil Is Best for pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

Low nitrogen diluted feed every three weeks during active leaf growth

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How to Prune pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

No pruning required. Remove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally

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How to Propagate pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

Propagate by removing offsets in spring

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How to Transplant pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

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How to Care for pineapple lily 'Dark Star' in Winter?

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How to Plant pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See eucomis cultivation

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How to Repot pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

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How to Harvest pineapple lily 'Dark Star'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of pineapple lily 'Dark Star'

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Attributes of pineapple lily 'Dark Star'

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Tufted
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Scientific Classification

Species
Eucomis 'Dark Star'
Genus
Eucomis
Family
Asparagaceae
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