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    Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip'

    Also Known As

    • Agave undulata 'Chocolate Chip'
    • False Agave

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 10"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip' plant details

    Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, chocolate and green foliage. In spring green and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen burgundy, chocolate and green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and red blooms in spring
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rare, rock garden, rosette-forming, spotted leaves, wavy leaves, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Flat rosettes of narrow pointed succulent ribbons with wavy scalloped edges & heavily dotted with multitudes of chocolate dots! Diminutive at a mere 4-6”high and 18” wide, this cutie needs an ‘in-your-face’ space so it can be appreciated...occasionally a flower spike will rocket 3’ into the air with weird wiry sprays. Sun to part shade, well drained soil. Water when dry. Weirdly cool, must have jewel! USDA Z8

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor/Indoor. 3' tall spikes of alien antennae-like flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Brand new and rare cultivar with striking leaves, long and narrow with wavy edges and very densely spotted with ... well, chocolate chips. This form of a Mexican native, selected by Yucca Do Nursery, is small, to 4" tall x 15" wide with leaves about 12" long, and offsets very slowly. Prefers good drainage, protection from the afternoon sun in the hottest places, and occasional summer water. Root hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip' plant

    How to Grow Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chip'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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