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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.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    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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    Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip'

    aka Agave undulata 'Chocolate Chip', False Agave

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 10"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Manfreda 'Spot'

    aka Agave 'Spot', Agave x virginica 'Spot', Manfreda x virginica 'Spot'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 15"-30"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Manfreda 'Spot' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    x Mangave 'Macho Mocha'

    aka Manfreda 'Macho Mocha', Mangave 'Macho Mocha'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of x Mangave 'Macho Mocha' foliage by Dry Oasis Plants
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    Manfreda virginica

    aka Agave virginica, Deciduous Agave, False Aloe

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-40"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Manfreda virginica foliage by Alan Lorence
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    x Mangave 'Bloodspot'

    aka Manfreda x 'Bloodspot', Mangave 'Blood Spot', Mangave 'Bloodspot', Blood Spot Mangave, Bloodspot Mangave

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of x Mangave 'Bloodspot' foliage by Dry Oasis Plants
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