Pineapple Lily Plant Care
Dasypogon bromeliifolius R.Br.
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Dasypogon bromeliifolius, commonly known as pineapple bush, is a species of shrub in the family Dasypogonaceae native to Western Australia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pineapple Lily?
Water Pineapple Lily every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pineapple Lily Native To?
What Is the Pineapple Lily?
Pineapple Lily (Dasypogon bromeliifolius) belongs to the Dasypogonaceae family within the Dasypogon genus. Pineapple Lily is native to Western Australia. Pineapple Lily is also known as Bromeliad Lily.
Pineapple Lily displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pineapple Lily produces small inconspicuous flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pineapple Lily?
Dasypogon bromeliifolius requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pineapple Lily Need?
Pineapple Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pineapple Lily Prefer?
Dasypogon bromeliifolius grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Pineapple Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pineapple Lily?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pineapple Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pineapple Lily?
Feed Pineapple Lily every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Pineapple Lily?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pineapple Lily?
Pineapple Lily can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dasypogon hookeri plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pineapple Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pineapple Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pineapple Lily?
Pineapple Lily is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Pineapple Lily Need?
Pineapple Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pineapple Lily is native to Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Pineapple Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pineapple Lily is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Dasypogon genus — compare its care with other Dasypogon species on PlantoScan.
Dasypogon is part of the Dasypogonaceae plant family — browse all Dasypogonaceae genera and species.
Pineapple Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dasypogon bromeliifolius R.Br., family Dasypogonaceae (first published in Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 263 (1810)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pineapple Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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