x Mangave 'Whale Tale' PP31060

Also Known As

Mangave 'Whale Tale'
Whale Tale Mangave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

7b-11

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x Mangave 'Whale Tale' PP31060 plant details

x Mangave 'Whale Tale' PP31060 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, variegated and white foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Mangave 'Whale Tale' PP31060

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Mangave 'Whale Tale' PP31060

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mangave 'Whale Tale' is a big, beautiful, blue cross between a Manfreda and the whale tongue agave (A. ovatifolia). It forms rosettes up to eight inches high and up to two feet wide with broad, blue, succulent, downward curving leaves with light purple sp