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    Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'

    Also Known As

    • Eucomis 'Octopus'
    • Octopus Dwarf Pineapple Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 10"-16"

    planting zones

    • 7a-8b

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    Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus' plant details

    Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Uses: flower spikes, rare, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rare species of pineapple lily is native to a small area of South Africa. The narrow green leaves are heavily ruffled and boldly covered in purple spots. The pineapple-like inflorescences have purple flowers that top the foliage in late summer. Should be hardy for us if kept dry when dormant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus' plant

    How to Grow Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Eucomis 'Victoria'

    aka Victoria Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 20"

    • sun
    • even moisture
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis 'Victoria' flower by Rare Plant Research
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    Eucomis bicolor

    aka Eucomis bicolor [Purple], Eucomis reichenbachii, Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis bicolor flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii

    aka Eucomis pole evansii, Eucomis pole-evansii, Giant Pineapple Lily, Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii flower, foliage, form by plant lust
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    Eucomis vandermerwei

    aka Eucomis 'Van der Merwei', Dwarf Spotted Pineapple Lily, Van der Merwei Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis vandermerwei foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Eucomis 'Can Can'

    aka Can Can Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-28"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis 'Can Can' flower, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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