Manfreda maculosa(Hook . ) Rose
Texas Tuberose , Spice Lily , Manfreda Agave , Rattlesnake Agave
Agave maculata , Polianthes maculosa
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Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Manfreda
Manfreda maculosais endemic to southerly Texas and northeasternMexico .
Manfreda maculosa , also do it asAgave maculata , is an attractive succulent that take shape a stemless little potato of dull - green leave marked with round , reddish - purple to dark brownish spots . It spreads slowly by underground rhizomes , forge a dense clump . The leaf are thick , overweight , and brand - influence , measuring up to 14.4 inches ( 36 centimeter ) long and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) wide .
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The mildly fragrant flowers are about 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) across , cream - colored to green - white , age to climb up pink , and come out on spikes that can grow up to 6 foot ( 1.8 m ) tall in spring . They open up and change colors over 3 to 4 days of sprightliness .
USDA hardiness zones7a to 9b : from 0 ° F ( −17.8 ° C ) to 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) .
Manfredais a tender repeated or " temperennial " succulent plant that grows good in full sun . Plant in well - drained , dry to average soil in container just slightly wider than the width of the rosette or plant directly in the land . Since the plant has a bombastic root system , the container should be at least 12 column inch ( 30 atomic number 96 ) deep . Manfredais a slower grower , so it will not quickly overtake the outer space allotted in the landscape painting .
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In summer , when the plants are actively growing , they treasure a bit of supplemental watering and half - strength fertilizer . During the winter , the plants should be allow to dry and stored in a cold room at 48 ° F ( 9 ° C ) . industrial plant are water only enough to keep the foliage from shrink .
Manfredas are usually propagated by the removal of offsets , but they can also be started from fresh seminal fluid . The seed develop in 7 to 21 days at 68 to 72 ° F ( 19 to 22 ° C ) .
See more atHow to produce and Care for Manfreda .
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