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Pineapple Express Mangave
x Mangave 'Pineapple Express' PP #28,613
Pronunciation: man-GAH-vee
SKU #45030
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 9 to 10 in. tall, 16 to 18 in. wide.
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| Description | This hybrid plant offers the attractive structure of Agave and the faster growth and exciting colors of Manfreda. The dark, spotted foliage stands upright at the top and arches downwards toward the bottom, creating the look of the top of a pineapple. Can tolerate more water than other succulents, provided excellent drainage. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Container, Small Spaces |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Stonecrop (Sedum), Blue Chalksticks (Senecio), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum), Echeveria (Echeveria) |
| Care Instructions | Provide excellent drainage. Best color in full sun. For fastest growth, water deeply when soil is dry. Water sparingly to slow growth. If put in a container, provide a pot that is slightly wider than the width of the rosette. To overwinter, bring inside and place and provide as much light as possible. |
| History | Pineapple Express is part of Walters Gardens MAD ABOUT MANGAVE® collection. |
| Lore | Mangave is a relatively new intergenetic cross between Manfreda and Agave, combining the faster growth and interesting colors of Manfreda with the attractive structural growth of an agave. |
Details
| Description | This hybrid plant offers the attractive structure of Agave and the faster growth and exciting colors of Manfreda. The dark, spotted foliage stands upright at the top and arches downwards toward the bottom, creating the look of the top of a pineapple. Can tolerate more water than other succulents, provided excellent drainage. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Small Spaces |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Stonecrop (Sedum), Blue Chalksticks (Senecio), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum), Echeveria (Echeveria) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide excellent drainage. Best color in full sun. For fastest growth, water deeply when soil is dry. Water sparingly to slow growth. If put in a container, provide a pot that is slightly wider than the width of the rosette. To overwinter, bring inside and place and provide as much light as possible. |
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History
| History | Pineapple Express is part of Walters Gardens MAD ABOUT MANGAVE® collection. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Mangave is a relatively new intergenetic cross between Manfreda and Agave, combining the faster growth and interesting colors of Manfreda with the attractive structural growth of an agave. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Pineapple Express Mangave produce flowers?
Prized for foliage
Is Pineapple Express Mangave evergreen or deciduous?
Pineapple Express Mangave is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Pineapple Express Mangave?
Pineapple Express Mangave is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest.
Is Pineapple Express Mangave resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Pineapple Express Mangave grow?
Pineapple Express Mangave has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Pineapple Express Mangave in my landscape?
Pineapple Express Mangave is suitable for: Container, Small Spaces.
What color is the foliage of Pineapple Express Mangave?
Pineapple Express Mangave has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Pineapple Express Mangave?
Good companion plants for Pineapple Express Mangave include: Stonecrop (Sedum), Blue Chalksticks (Senecio), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum), Echeveria (Echeveria).
How do I care for Pineapple Express Mangave?
Provide excellent drainage. Best color in full sun. For fastest growth, water deeply when soil is dry. Water sparingly to slow growth. If put in a container, provide a pot that is slightly wider than the width of the rosette. To overwinter, bring inside and place and provide as much light as possible.
What is the history of Pineapple Express Mangave?
Pineapple Express is part of Walters Gardens MAD ABOUT MANGAVE® collection.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.