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Manfreda maculosa

Also Known As

  • Agave maculosa
  • Agave strictata
  • Spice Lily
  • Texas Tuberose

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Manfreda maculosa plant details

Manfreda maculosa is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Manfreda maculosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spotted leaves, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Manfreda maculosa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 9. Rosettes of thin fleshy sword shaped leaves.
This lovely, soft leaved succulent is covered in interesting wine colored polka dots! Spineless and easy to handle. Drought tolerant and does fine in poor soils. Up to 2 foot rosette, great in rock gardens. Native to South Texas and grows along the Gulf of Mexico - salt tolerant.
Sun to Partial Shade. Outdoor. 6-ft spike w/ Whitish to Green Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Manfreda maculosa plant

How to Grow Manfreda maculosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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