Mangave 'Mission to Mars'
Mission to Mars Mangave, Mad About Mangave® Collection, PP29393
Noted for its unique color, Mangave 'Mission to Mars' is a tender perennial succulent boasting a striking evergreen rosette of thick, arching, lance-shaped green leaves heavily speckled with burgundy red spots. There are so many spots that they bleed into each other to create an almost pure red leaf. The red coloration is particularly stunning in full sun. The edges curl upward to show off the contrasting cinnamon spines. Easy to grow and undemanding, this Mangave makes a dramatic focal point or accent in the sunny border and in decorative containers.
- Grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 20-22 in. wide (50-55 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in dry to average, well-drained soils. In summer when the plant is actively growing, provide supplemental watering and half-strength fertilizer. Keep it dry in winter. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great for beds and borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders or in decorative containers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Mangave is a cross between the genus Manfreda and Agave. These rare hybrids combine the best of both worlds: the better growth rate and the interesting patterns of Manfreda, and the habit and refinement of Agave.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Mangaves |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" – 24" (50cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Mangaves |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" – 24" (50cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |