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× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ 17cm

Name: × Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: MangavPinappl17cmA1
Price: 20.0 EUR
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Hybrid succulent · Asparagaceae · Pineapple form with burgundy spots

× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’

Two parents, one masterpiece 🎨

Family: Asparagaceae · Pot diameter: 17 cm · Height: approx. 30cm

Asparagaceae
Upright rosette
Burgundy spotting
Fast growth
Patented hybrid

× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ builds a dense upright rosette resembling an exotic pineapple, with grey-green leaves covered in burgundy spots. Slender elongated leaves create movement while darker marking toward the centre adds remarkable depth.

Its architectural strength is matched by lively growth, providing immediate statement scale without losing its disciplined outline. The spotted surface remains engaging from both side and top views. This highly recognisable selection suits modern interiors or collections seeking dramatic geometry without waiting decades.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

A pineapple in botanical form

Upright symmetry and a dense centre create the characteristic exotic outline.

Burgundy spots on glaucous leaves

The pattern deepens under strong light and makes every leaf individual.

Speed without losing architecture

The hybrid quickly forms a dense rosette and offsets while retaining a clean structure.

Why you’ll love it: it offers documented hybrid history, bold pattern and mature architectural presence much faster than a classic Agave.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it in substantial terracotta, concrete or matte black ceramic with enough room for the leaves to open freely. It is spectacular from a lower position where the upright silhouette rises into view. Avoid narrow traffic areas because of toothed margins and terminal points.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Agave victoriae-reginae — a slow strict rosette for comparison with the faster hybrid form.
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ — a dark circular crown echoing the burgundy spots.
Senecio mandraliscae — glaucous slender growth that brightens the bold pattern.

Care at a glance

Light

Abundant sun after acclimation for a dense rosette and deep burgundy pattern.

Watering

Water thoroughly once most of the mix has dried.

Climate

Warm active growth, airflow and protection from frost and winter moisture.

Pets & children

Sharp leaves and potentially irritating sap require gloves and distance from children and animals.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Provide the brightest available position and acclimate it gradually to direct sun. More safe light deepens the spotting and keeps leaves upright, while shade elongates them.

Correct watering

Water deeply once most of the mix has dried and allow immediate drainage. The hybrid grows faster than many Agave and uses more water in active warmth without tolerating constant moisture.

Airflow and humidity

Maintain air between the many upright leaves and avoid water sitting in the centre. Remove dry lower foliage with gloves because of the sharp edges.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Growth is strong in warmth and slows in cold conditions. In winter keep the rosette bright and drier, protected from frost and prolonged rain.

Substrate

Use a rapidly draining mix with mineral components in a stable pot that supports the developing crown. Repot when roots have genuinely filled the available space.

Feeding, repotting and handling

During active growth, provide dilute low- to moderate-nitrogen nutrition with adequate potassium. Frequent strong feeding softens leaves and weakens the strict form.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

A documented intergeneric hybrid

× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ is a Manfreda × Agave hybrid recorded in US patent application US20170290244. It is not a wild species.

Specific parents and date

Hans Hansen made the cross on 12 July 2011 at a nursery in Zeeland, Michigan: seed parent × Mangave ‘Jaguar’ and pollen parent × Mangave ‘Bloodspot’.

Selection and stabilisation

Seed was collected on 7 November 2011 and the selection recorded as XMAN11-18-05. Division and tissue culture confirmed stability of the rosette and pattern.

From natural habitat to care: The cultivar has no wild habitat, but its two parental lineages explain its character: Agave contributes architecture and drought tolerance, while Manfreda brings faster growth, softer leaves and bold pattern. Care balances those two inheritances.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

The × symbol marks hybrid origin

Placed before the name, it indicates a cultivated group derived from a cross between different genera.

Spots are genetically stable

Vegetative propagation preserves the anthocyanin distribution responsible for the burgundy pattern.

Hybrid vigour strengthens growth

Combining different parental lines can provide greater vigour than slower pure agaves.

Offsets copy the cultivar

Lateral rosettes share the same genetic material and retain the pineapple-like form and spotting.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01What is Mangave?

It is a cultivated group of hybrids between Manfreda and Agave, combining traits from both lineages.

02Are the parents known?

Yes. The patent records × Mangave ‘Jaguar’ as seed parent and × Mangave ‘Bloodspot’ as pollen parent.

03Why are the spots faint?

Usually because of lower light or very rapid soft growth. Increase safe light gradually and avoid excess nitrogen.

04When should it be watered?

When most of the mix has dried and the pot becomes lighter. Water thoroughly and allow immediate drainage.

05Does it produce offsets?

Yes, the cultivar is known for vigorous lateral growth. Offsets can remain for a full clump or be separated once rooted.

06Is it safe to touch?

Margins and terminal points can injure, and sap may irritate. Wear gloves and keep it out of reach.

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× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ 17cm

× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ 17cm

× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’

What makes it stand out

A pineapple in botanical form

Burgundy spots on glaucous leaves

Speed without losing architecture

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

A documented intergeneric hybrid

Specific parents and date

Selection and stabilisation

The × symbol marks hybrid origin

Spots are genetically stable

Hybrid vigour strengthens growth

Offsets copy the cultivar

Frequently asked questions

× Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ 17cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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