Eucomis

#pineapplelily #seedling 💕 #seeds gifted by @Katalin

#pineapplelily #seedlings from @Katalin #seeds Aimee sent me! 💕 Same age, 4 months old. Trying to decide whether to leave under the lights or move to indirect light until spring. What do you think?

#pineapplelily getting its second leaf 💕 @Katalin #giftfromkatalin #jennplanted171027 two and a half months old #seedling #grownfromseed

I'm so happy to see you having success with these seeds!!

Thank you @Katalin 💕

#pineapplelily going strong after being transferred to larger trays. #seedlings #grownfromseed

#overwinter #jennbringindoors

If you are going to move the bulbs indoors for winter, allow the foliage to persist as long as possible so the plant can gather energy from the sun to fuel the next season’s bloom. Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Pineapple Lilies – Learn About Pineapple Lilies And Their Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/pineapple-lily/growing-pineapple-lilies.htm

After you dig up the bulbs, lay them out in a cool, dry location for a week, then wrap them in newspaper and place them in a paper bag or cardboard box. Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Pineapple Lilies – Learn About Pineapple Lilies And Their Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/pineapple-lily/growing-pineapple-lilies.htm

As these grow I am more and more hopeful. This would be a really wild plant to grown here in #southernoregon - I’m thinking I should transplant them pretty soon to pots. @Katalin What do you think? 💕 #giftfromkatalin #pineapplelily #seedlings

Ahhh! Big hugs @cyndi

#pineapplelily #giftfromkatalin Awwww!!! They’re so cute!! Almost gave up on them. @Katalin 💕

Wow. Planted #171027 October 27th. #germination in six weeks!

@Cyndi they kinda look like itty bitty calla lilies. 💕

Has anyone tried to germinate in one of these? I kinda thought it would act as a mini greenhouse... #jennplanted171027 #pineapplelily #giftfromkatalin

I have! They work awesome!

Yes, they do work great.

Good to know! Thank you everyone! I’m new to the #reuse idea. 😉 @veepaisal @lovestogarden @cyndi

#giftfromkatalin #pineapplelily #cataloguing #seeds #jennseeds2018

#jennbringindoors #overwinter

Yay

Pineapple lily (Eucomis), also referred to as King's flower or pineapple plant, is a tropical perennial that survives the winters in U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 8 and above and is grown as an annual elsewhere. This attractive plant produces a cluster of star-like flowers on erect stems in late summer and early fall.

Bloom colors range from green and white to purple, pink or wine depending on the variety. Green seedpods follow shortly after blooming. Catching them before they open allows you to save the seeds for planting in the spring.

After you have prepared a compost mix of 3 parts John Innes seed ‘compost’ to 1 part perlite, use it to fill 4 inch deep pots or plug trays - the depth here is important for root and bulblet development. Gently dampen the surface of the soil with water, then sow the seed thinly on the surface. If you are using plug trays then sow no more than 2 seeds per plug with a view to removing the weaker seedling once they have germinated.

Eucomis seeds also require light to germinate so give them a thin covering of perlite just to help keep the moisture in. Place you plug-tray (or pots) in a propagator or cover with clear plastic, then place them in a bright room at a temperature of around 15 -20° Celsius ie, normal room temperature. Keep the surface of the compost moist, but not waterlogged and the seeds should then germinate within 4-6 weeks. At the first sign of germination remove any covers to prevent fungal infections.

When they are large enough to handle, the seedlings can be individually transplanted into 3 inch pots using the same compost mix as described above. As soon as the threat of frosts is over they can be taken outside (under the sheltered protection of a cold frame) to be gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions.

In cooler climates the seedlings may need additional protection for the first couple of years and so it’s worth planting them while still keeping them in their pots. That way, they can be easily lifted and brought under protection. If this is the case, then they will be strong enough to plant permanently in the garden in their third year, but again, if you area experience cold wet winter they may need some sort of cover to help keep the root environment dry.

https://gardenofeaden.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/how-to-grow-eucomis-plants-from-seed.html