autumn pineapple lily
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A perennial with erect strap-shaped leaves and stout stems to 40cm, bearing dense racemes of greenish-white, star-shaped flowers in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- autumn pineapple lily (Eucomis autumnalis)
- Genus
- Eucomis
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of autumn pineapple lily
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of autumn pineapple lily
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autumn pineapple lily care guide
- Light dampness growing stage, stop watering bulb dormant time
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light dampness growing stage, stop watering bulb dormant time
Fertilizing
FertilizingThin eucomis bulb feed biweekly before flower bud emergence
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring. Alternatively remove offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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