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Hechtia marnier-lapostollei

Also Known As

  • False Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-12'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Hechtia marnier-lapostollei plant details

Hechtia marnier-lapostollei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hechtia marnier-lapostollei

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hechtia marnier-lapostollei

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hechtia marnier-lapostollei plant

How to Grow Hechtia marnier-lapostollei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • regular - low
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bromeliad

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
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