Eucomis pallidiflora (Giant Pineapple Lily, Giant Pineapple Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Eucomis |
| Species | pallidiflora |
| Synonyms | Eucomis punctata var. concolor |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 50 - 100 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Eucomis pallidiflora is a bulbous perennial with a base of erect, ensiform leaves from whose centre rises an erect stem bearing a dense raceme of small, starry green and white flowers capped with a crown of leafy bracts. The whole plant looks like a giant pineapple. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring or by division of offsets. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases to note. |
| Leaf Description | Ensiform, erect, to 70?12 cm, margins tightly crispate. |
| Flower Description | In dense racemes sitting atop a thick, leafless stalk; perianth white-green; bracts narrow and oval-shaped, 3 - 4 cm. |
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