Mangave ‘Mission to Mars’
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Mangaves are the new must have arid plant for your garden, combining interesting patterns of the Manfreda genus and the hardiness and elegance of the Agaves.
The wide blades of this Mangave are tinted bright red, hence its moniker. The coloration becomes more intense in direct UV light. The long leaves form an arching habit, caused by the tips of the leaves curving downward. Margins curl upward to show off its cinnamon spines, a nice colour complement to the red.
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Care & Size Guidance
Mangaves are tolerant to higher moisture levels, but once established are drought tolerant. The soft, fleshy leaves are devoid of the dangerous spikes of the Agave.
Mangave ‘Mission to Mars’ can be grown outside all year round in areas with very mild winters such as coastal and city gardens, but like most tender perennials, will otherwise need to be brought into a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory over winter.
It can stay in the same pot for many years, though supplemental feeding will be required, as it is a relatively fast-growing plant. Ideally it should be planted in a container that is slightly wider than the width of the rosette.
Use a sharp draining medium to allow the water to flow freely from the pot.
Enhancing the patterns
The Mangaves require intense UV light to develop and show off their beautiful patterns. When grown in conservatories and greenhouses, the patterns tend to fade, even if supplemented with growing lights.
Outdoors, a full sun position in summer is ideal. Over winter, kept under glass, the patterns will fade, but will come back vigorously as soon as the warm season returns.
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