pineapple lily 'Reuben'
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Reuben' is a bulbous perennial reaching a height of up to 50cm tall. It has green strap-like leaves and erect stems with dense clusters of star-shaped rose-pink flowers. These open from the bottom of the stems upwards from mid to late summer. Excellent as a cut flower and in containers.
Scientific classification
- Species
- pineapple lily 'Reuben' (Eucomis comosa 'Reuben')
- Genus
- Eucomis
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pineapple lily 'Reuben'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pineapple lily 'Reuben'
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pineapple lily 'Reuben' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring or by division of clumps 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. See Eucomis cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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