Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave
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*** Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons.No guarantee is giventhat supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal andis not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ is a distinctive architectural succulent valued for its broad blue-green foliage heavily marked with burgundy-purple spotting. The compact rosette combines the durability of Agave with the faster growth and unique colouring of Manfreda, creating an eye-catching feature plant for modern landscapes and container displays.
It performs best in full sun to partial shade and free-draining soils. Increased sun exposure enhances the foliage spotting and colour intensity, while the symmetrical rosette provides year-round structure and visual interest. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance.
They look excellent when used as feature specimens, courtyard gardens, architectural plantings, rockeries, and decorative containers where unusual foliage colour and sculptural form are desired. Its compact size and dramatic markings make Pineapple Express one of the most distinctive Mangave selections available.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 40cm - 60cm
Mature Width: 60cm - 90cm
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave is expected to grow 20cm - 40cm per year under suitable conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Is Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave frost tolerant?
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ produces tall flowering spikes bearing clusters of greenish-yellow flowers on mature plants. Flowering typically occurs after several years of growth and creates a striking architectural display, although the plant is primarily valued for its broad lime-green foliage heavily marked with burgundy spotting and its bold sculptural form.
Native Information
Is Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave an Australian Native? No
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave is Native to Hybrid garden selection derived from Agave and Manfreda species originating from North and Central America.
Wildlife Value
Its mature flower spikes provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other beneficial pollinators when in bloom, supporting biodiversity within dry-climate and ornamental landscapes. The broad foliage rosette can also provide sheltered microhabitats for beneficial insects within garden settings.
Sunlight Information
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poor soils, rocky sites and challenging landscape conditions provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root and crown problems. Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between watering once established to maintain healthy growth, foliage colour and long-term vigour.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Pineapple Express Mangave
Genus: × Mangave
Botanical Species: Hybrid cultivar
Family: Asparagaceae
Botanical Name: Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave is expected to grow 20cm - 40cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Pineapple Express Mangave shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through prolonged dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ – Pineapple Express Mangave flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Green
Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ produces tall flowering spikes bearing clusters of greenish-yellow flowers on mature plants. Flowering typically occurs after several years of growth and creates a striking architectural display, although the plant is primarily valued for its broad lime-green foliage heavily marked with burgundy spotting and its bold sculptural form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
