Acanthus montanus - Alligator Plant

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Acanthus montanus - Alligator Plant

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterOrnamental foliageThorny or spinyDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot