pineapple lily
Also known as: pineapple flower
A bulbous, clump-forming perennial of long, wavy-margined pale green leaves, purple-spotted beneath, with stout, purple-striped, pale green stems to 75cm tall, bearing dense, spike-like racemes to 30cm long, composed of white flowers with purple margins and topped by a rosette of small bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa)
- Genus
- Eucomis
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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
Distribution map
Eastern South Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pineapple lily
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pineapple lily 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. 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. See eucomis cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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