Description
Botanical name – Mangave 'Pineapple Express'
Common name – Mangave 'Pineapple Express'
Description – This striking succulent features long, narrow leaves that are green with reddish-brown spotting and have pronounced spines along the margins. The leaves take on a yellow hue in bright sunlight. The plant has a compact rosette form and produces a tall bloom stalk with bell-shaped flowers in the summer. A hybrid of Agave and Manfreda, this plant is hardy and drought-tolerant.
Flower Colour – Yellow-green
Flower Period – Summer
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Full sun to partial shade
Care – This plant requires well-draining soil and infrequent watering. Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering thoroughly, and avoid getting water on the foliage to prevent fungal issues. Fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage more growth.
Mature height – 25cm H x 40cm W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
175mm – 20cm
275mm – 40cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Full Sun | |
Great Indoors | |
Low Light Tolerant | |
Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots | |
Frost Tolerant | |
60cm Wide | |
60cm High |