Mangave Mission to Mars
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.
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
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)FallWinter |
| 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 |