Hechtia marnier-lapostollei
FALSE AGAVE
Bromeliaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves as they form.

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Orange Thorn

Plant type: deciduous shrub
H: 4m W: 1.5m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Find out more
vertical - use

Fast Facts

vertical - use
Espaliering plants against a wall is an effective way to maximise sun exposure and increase fruit yields in restricted spaces with limited light.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Hechtia marnier-lapostollei
FALSE AGAVE
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Leaves: grey-blue or grey-green

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: informal edging, barrier, pot, groundcovers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






Advert