Pineapple Lily 'leia'

Pineapple Lily 'leia' Care

Eucomis Aloha Lily Leia

What is the plant

The Aloha Lily series of dwarf eucomis from Golden State Bulb Growers (GSBG) is a horticulturist’s dream come true. Aloha Lily Eucomis are exotic, fragrant, drought tolerant once established, are nearly disease and pest free, are low input and have an extended shelf life. GSBG has developed cultural practices that make Aloha Lily varieties available year-round. There are currently three varieties available in the Aloha Lily series: Leia, a burgundy-purple; Maui, a pure white; and Nani, a soft pink.Aloha Lily Eucomis do well over a wide range of environmental conditions and can be grown as potted plants or in-ground. They’re grown regularly in areas as cold as USDA Zone 6, with reports of bulbs planted several inches deep in Zone 5B re-blooming for the past three years.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keeping the plant consistently moist, not soggy, from planting until peak bloom is critical.
Fertilizer
‘Aloha Lily ‘Leia’ is a low-to-moderate feeder. Begin with a 30-day pre-plant treatment of nitrogen and potassium in the media to assist with early establishment of roots and improve vigor. Overfertilizing will result in bushy plants and/or slight tip burn.
Sunlight
‘Aloha Lily Leia’ performs well in a wide range of light conditions from 5,000 to 10,000 foot-candles. Higher light can even be tolerated during humid & cool periods. Preferring full sunlight, which naturally dwarfs and produces durability in growth, partial shade is also acceptable when temperatures regularly exceed 85° F.

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Soil
Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes
Temperature
Tolerating a wide range of temperatures, high heat paired with humidity is not a problem. Brief temperature control during germination can improve uniformity of emergence and vigor by maintaining a flat 68 to 70° F for just 10 days. To achieve optimum conditions during the growth period, temperatures should be maintained at 60 to 85° F. Severe heat and heat spikes will significantly impact quality.
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