Eucomis comosa
- Product number: 719260.1
- Origin: South Africa
- Latin: Eucomis comosa, also known as Eucomis punctata
Originating from South Africa, this summer plant thrives with long flower clusters topped with a playful leafy rosette, making it look just like a little pineapple. The flower clusters are a mix of unusual pink hues. Highly recommended in many books for pots and containers! Always give them enough water and airy soil (potting soil with cocopeat). Height 40-60 cm.
Names:
Latin: Eucomis comosa, or also Eucomis punctata
Dutch: Gekleurde Kuiflelie (Colored Crested Lily)
Also: Eucomis punctata
English: Pineapple Lily
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- Flower colour: Special shades of pink
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: 20/22
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Origin: South Africa
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Eucomis comosa, also known as Eucomis punctata
- Dutch: Colored Feather Lily
- Also known as: Eucomis punctata
- English: Ananasplant
