Miss Jewels 10 Posted February 2, 2013 A friend of mine saw this plant and she would like to know what the name is. Is there anyone one the forum who has knowledge of plants/shrubs or such who would be able to assist please. Someone said it could be a "pynappel bosor skoenlapperbos", but she says google does not show anything like this. [ATTACH=CONFIG]4458[/ATTACH] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrAerospace 10 Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Now lily has got me paging through our gardening books - a happier distraction today ... This is what the pineapple lily looks like (the flowers seem slightly different to the picture posted by Miss Jewels): And here is another (pineapple flower) which looks like it could be the answer to Miss Jewels question: Edited February 2, 2013 by MrAerospace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNK01 10 Posted February 2, 2013 I'm no expert, google BROMELIACEAE it looks like it could be this species. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svw 10 Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) It is a Eucomis "Pineapple Lily" - although it is classified as a succulent it has tropical looking leaves. There are 10 species from South Africa but quite a few hybrids have been propogated. Just checked in my book - looking at the colours of the flower it looks like it could be one of the hybrids "Eucomis Comosa - Chocholatice" - yummy name! I have a few growing in my garden but mine are more purple / pink also a hybrid "Tugela Ruby" Edited February 2, 2013 by svw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Jewels 10 Posted February 2, 2013 Thank you very much! Going to give the info to my friend right now.!:angel: Now lily has got me paging through our gardening books - a happier distraction today ... This is what the pineapple lily looks like (the flowers seem slightly different to the picture posted by Miss Jewels): [ATTACH=CONFIG]4459[/ATTACH] And here is another (pineapple flower) which looks like it could be the answer to Miss Jewels question: [ATTACH=CONFIG]4460[/ATTACH] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Jewels 10 Posted February 2, 2013 Thank you all for your valued imput. I've forwarded the info onto my friend....I'm sure she's going to be one very happy lady in a few minutes!:cheesy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites