Botanical name | Eucomis autumnalis |
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Plant Care | ![]() Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February October November December The Eucomis autumnalis has flowers which resemble a pineapple.Spikes of greenish, white or yellow flowers are borne in summer. |
Common name(s) | Pineapple lily |
Other languages | Wildepynappel (A) |
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple lily)
- Botanical name: Eucomis autumnalis
- Common name(s): Pineapple lily
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
A deciduous plant whose flowers resemble a pineapple. Spikes of greenish, white or yellow flowers are borne in summer, and it is dormant in winter. The larger E. comosa bears purple-pink flowers and has a pinkish cast to the foliage.
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Synonym: Eucomis undulata
Botanical Pronunciation: YOU-kum-iss aw-tum-NAY-liss
Eucomis autumnalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December The Eucomis autumnalis has flowers which resemble a pineapple.Spikes of greenish, white or yellow flowers are borne in summer.