pineapple lily

How to Grow and Care for pineapple lily

pineapple lily · Eucomis comosa
Also known as: pineapple flower

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: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing pineapple lily

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pineapple lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pineapple lily?

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What Soil Is Best for pineapple lily?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize pineapple lily?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune pineapple lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate pineapple lily?

Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring. Alternatively remove offsets in spring

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How to Transplant pineapple lily?

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How to Care for pineapple lily in Winter?

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How to Plant pineapple lily?

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?

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How to Harvest pineapple lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of pineapple lily

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Attributes of pineapple lily

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Tufted
OriginEastern South Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucomis comosa
Genus
Eucomis
Family
Asparagaceae
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