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Eucomis autumnalis

by Johan Wentzel

Eucomis autumnalis
Common Name
Pineapple flower
Plant Type
Bulb
Eucomis autumnalis is a very hardy, deciduous bulb with a rosette of attractive, broad, strap-like leaves. A spike of green flowers has a tuft of green bracts on top which gives the flower the look of a pineapple. It is best grown in full sun.
Plant Description

Eucomis autumnalis is a very hardy,  deciduous bulb with a rosette of attractive, broad, strap-like leaves. A spike of green flowers has a tuft of green bracts on top which gives the flower the look of a pineapple. It flowers from December to April. It makes a wonderful, long lasting cut flower and an interesting container plant when in flower. It is best grown in full sun.

Eucomis autumnalis occurs naturally in the Grasslands where it can form large clumps. The unusual colour and shape of the flower make it a must for a Grassland garden.

It has very few natural enemies.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Pynappellelie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Green
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Moist areas, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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