Eucomis autumnalis
About
Eucomis autumnalis, the autumn pineapple flower, or autumn pineapple lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, native to Malawi, Zimbabwe and southern Africa. It is a mid to late summer flowering deciduous bulbous perennial. The flower stem reaches about 40 cm (16 in), rising from a basal rosette of wavy-edged leaves. The green, yellow or white flowers are arranged in a spike (raceme), topped by a "head" of green leaflike bracts. It is grown as an ornamental garden plant and can also be used as a cut flower.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
How to use it
The autumn pineapple flower is primarily used as an ornamental garden plant. Its striking appearance makes it a popular choice for adding visual interest to flower beds or borders. Additionally, it can be cut and used in floral arrangements, bringing a touch of summer indoors.
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Gardening tip
When planting the autumn pineapple flower, make sure to place the bulbs about 10 cm deep in well-draining soil. This will help them thrive and produce their stunning flowers during the summer months.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eucomis autumnalis
- Slug
- eucomis-autumnalis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Eucomis
- Species
- autumnalis
- Wikidata QID
- Q973805
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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