Acanthus ebracteatus growing rhizome herbaceous of the genus Acanthus also known as Holly mangrove, Acanthus ebracteatus perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green in triangle shape deeply lobed with spines in the edge.
Acanthus ebracteatus flower
Flower color white with inner dark yellow, flowers grow on stem.
Acanthus ebracteatus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Acanthus ebracteatus growing and care:
Mulch, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Slug, snail
Pruning season:
Autumn, winter
How to prune:
Dry stalks and leaves
Size of the plant?
30-150 cm, 12-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun (not in hot summer) / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
White flowers with inner dark yellow, flowers grow on stem
Scientific name:
Acanthus ebracteatus
