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Pineapple lily

About Pineapple lily

'Sparkling Burgundy' Pineapple Lily is a perennial plant in the asparagus family that grows from a bulb and reaches 1-3 feet tall and wide. It's easy to grow if given supplemental water and fertilizer during the summer. In colder climates, the bulb can be dug up and stored in a cool, dry place or container-grown.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Eucomis comosa

Genus

Eucomis

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Pineapple flower and Wine eucomis

How to care for Pineapple lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Pineapple lily

Pineapple lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Pineapple lily in your home

Pineapple lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pineapple lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pineapple lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pineapple lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pineapple lily: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pineapple lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Pineapple lily is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Pineapple lily →

Common Pineapple lily Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Pineapple lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pineapple lily Water Frequency →

Pineapple lily Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pineapple lily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pineapple lily Light Requirements →

Pineapple lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pineapple lily is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Pineapple lily does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Pineapple lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pineapple lily →

💩 Fertilizer

Pineapple lily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pineapple lily →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Pineapple lily grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Pineapple lily →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pineapple lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Pineapple lily Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Pineapple lily can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Pineapple lily →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pineapple lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.