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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Spread: 24-30 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP29917

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Common names
  • Mangave
  • Century Plant

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Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Date: 2021-05-31
Location: US National Arboretum, Washington DC
Date: 2019-09-08
Mangave (Agave 'Spotty Dotty)
Location: Slavia, Florida, United States
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: February, 2024
Date: 2024-02-25
Location: DISCLAIMER: This is an old photo from an old phone. I don't know why, but the photos look "deep fried". sorry about that.

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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