Mangave 'Mission to Mars'
- Perennial
- 20-30 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Grey foliage
- Evergreen
Tough Mangave with red-green leaves and speckles like Mars. Grows compactly in a pot. It prefers a warm, sunny spot and well-drained, dry soil. Ideal for a patio or veranda.
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- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - August |
| Flower colour | white, cream |
| Leaf colour | red, green, purplish brown, reddish brown |
| Growth habit | rosette |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -5°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | very dry, dry, average, winter dry |
| Soil | highly permeable, pervious, light |
| Soil fertility | none to little, normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Mangave 'Mission to Mars' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Mangave |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |