pineapple lily 'Dark Star'
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A bulbous perennial to 30cm, producing a rosette of dark green, lance-shaped leaves, heavily mottled and flushed with dark purple. In late summer to early autumn, dark red, upright stems carry dense spires of dark red flowers, topped with a cluster of dark green and purple, leaf-like bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- pineapple lily 'Dark Star' (Eucomis 'Dark Star')
- 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
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pineapple lily 'Dark Star'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pineapple lily 'Dark Star'
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pineapple lily 'Dark Star' care guide
- Let soil dry partially between waterings, reduce moisture in winter dormancy
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let soil dry partially between waterings, reduce moisture in winter dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen diluted feed every three weeks during active leaf growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Remove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing 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. See eucomis cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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