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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

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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