Pineapple Lily. An unusual flowering bulb producing pretty spike-like heads of star shaped flowers resembling a pineapple. Max Height 70cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Eucomis comosa
An unusual flowering bulb producing pretty spike-like heads of star shaped flowers resembling a pineapple
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Eucomis |
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Species | comosa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Pineapple Lily |
Flower Colour | white, purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 70cm |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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