Plant guide

Pineapple lily.

Eucomis comosa

Pronounced yoo-KOH-miss koh-MOH-suh

Also known as Crown Pineapple Lily

The pineapple lily is a striking bulbous plant that produces a unique, pineapple shaped flower spike. It adds a wonderful architectural touch to any garden or container. You will love how its exotic blooms stand out during the summer months.

At a glance

Care level: Moderate
Plant type: Bulbous perennial
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Indoor light: Bright indirect
Water: Every 5 to 10 days
Mature size: 24 inches
Growth rate: Medium

Care

Plant your bulbs in well draining soil and keep them consistently moist while they are actively growing. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signals that the bulb is entering its dormant phase. Ensure the bulbs are protected from freezing temperatures during winter.

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy during the active growing season.
Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly while the plant is in active growth.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and dead foliage once the plant goes dormant in autumn.
Repotting: Repot only when the bulbs become too crowded or you need to refresh the soil.
Soil: Well draining, fertile potting mix
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0

Safety

Pets: This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

How to identify it

Pineapple shaped flower clusters
Rosette of strap shaped leaves
Spotted purple leaf bases
Star shaped individual florets

Science

Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Eucomis
Order: Asparagales
Class: Liliopsida

Taxonomy resolved against GBIF.

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