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Art & Solections Mix Mangave: Spotted Succulents for Summer Pots
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The Art & Solections Mix Mangave is an assortment of mangaves, the succulent-like hybrids of agave and manfreda. They keep agave's heat and drought tolerance and its star-shaped form but grow faster and show manfreda's bold spotting. Colors run from silvery blue-green to green and gray-green, with many leaves flecked in burgundy, red or purple, so no two pots look the same.
The mix at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | x Mangave Art & Solections Mix |
| Foliage | Silvery blue-green to green, spotted burgundy to purple |
| Form | Rosettes of varying size, small spines on edges and tips |
| Flowers | Rarely flowers |
| Light | Full sun for the strongest color and spotting |
| Hardiness | Perennial only in frost-free or nearly frost-free climates |
| Deer | Resistant |
A summer accent for the lavender garden
Mangaves like exactly what lavender likes: blazing sun and soil that drains in a hurry. That makes a pot of them a natural guest in the lavender garden for the warm months. Set a large container at the end of a lavender row, on a sunny gravel patio or on the steps by a lavender bed. The spiky, spotted rosettes are a bold contrast to lavender's soft, rounded mounds, and the silvery blue-green tones echo lavender foliage.
They also look great in mixed containers with other succulents, annuals and tropicals. Because the mix varies, grouping several pots gives a collector's look without much effort. Plan your summer containers alongside the beds in the Companion Plant Planner.
Care through the year
- Spring: harden plants off gradually when moving them outdoors so the leaves do not sunburn.
- Summer: full sun, gritty mix and water only when the soil is dry. They tolerate humid summers and more rain than most agaves if the pot drains quickly.
- Fall: bring them in before nights drop below about 40°F.
- Winter: a bright window or greenhouse, with sparing water until spring.
Root and crown rot from cold, wet soil is the main risk. Indoors, watch for mealybugs and scale. Mind the small spines when moving pots; gloves are a good idea.
The plug tray
The mix is offered as a 72-cell plug tray, a good fit for growers building a container program or anyone potting up a collection. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Can I plant mangave in the ground in Michigan?
Only as a summer plant. It will not survive a Michigan winter outdoors, so most gardeners keep it in a pot that can come inside.
Will each plant look the same?
No. This is an assortment, so colors, spotting and rosette size vary.
Does it make a good houseplant?
Yes, in a bright window with sparing water through winter.
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