Zambesi pineapple lily
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A compact, bulbous perennial to about 20cm producing a rosette of strap-shaped, light green leaves. Upright spikes of white, star-shaped flowers topped with a cluster of light green, leaf-like bracts, are produced in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Zambesi pineapple lily (Eucomis zambesiaca)
- 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 Zambesi pineapple lily
Distribution map
Malawi to Northern South Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Zambesi pineapple lily
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Zambesi pineapple lily care guide
- Light dampness during growth, stop irrigation dormant bulb stage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Light dampness during growth, stop irrigation dormant bulb stage
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak eucomis bulb feed biweekly before flower bud development
Pruning
PruningRemove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing offsets in spring, or by seed sown at 16°C in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in very free-draining compost in a terracotta pot and taken under cover for winter. Can grow outdoors in very mild areas, planting 10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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