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Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto'

Also Known As

  • Agave maculata 'Hondo Robusto'
  • Hondo Robusto False Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 7b-11

Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto' plant details

Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green, purple and variegated foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto' plant

How to Grow Manfreda maculosa 'Hondo Robusto'

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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