Acanthus sp. (Acanthus) - Image 24

Botanical name: Acanthus sp.

Common names: Acanthus, Bear's Breeches, Mountain Thistle, Alligator Plant

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Mediterranean Basin, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageThorny or spinyDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Acanthus sp. (Acanthus) green and white variegated plant leaves, close up view of foliage
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Acanthus montanus, Alligator Plant

5313 Acanthus montanus, Alligator Plant

Acanthus montanus, also known as African mountain acanthus, False Thistle, Bear's breech, Mountain Thistle, and Alligator Plant, is a thinly branched unusual perennial with interesting foliage, basal clusters of oblong to lance-shaped glossy, dark green leaves reaching up to 12 inches long. The leaves have silver marks and wavy margins. It produces showy pink flowers in the summer to fall. It is said it is cold hardy to zone 9. The plant looks better in filtered light.
See picture of alligator skin.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
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