{"product_id":"mangave-praying-hands","title":"Mangave Praying Hands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T \u003c\/span\u003ehe \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Praying Hands’ is a rare and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003eeasy-care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e succulent prized for its tightly stacked, upward-pointing leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003ethat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003eresemble hands folded in prayer, which inspired its memorable common name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003eThis modern hybrid combines the best traits of Manfreda and Agave, creating a plant with dramatic form, excellent drought tolerance, and faster growth than traditional agaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003eThe standout feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003eMang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003eave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Praying Hands’ is its narrow, thick, upright leaves that grow tightly clustered in a vertical rosette, creating a striking “praying hands” silhouette. The foliage is deep green to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003eblue-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e, often heavily spotted or mottled with burgundy-purple markings inherited from its Manfreda parentage. The leaves are smooth-edged compared to many agaves, though they may have a small terminal spine, making it more user-friendly than many traditional spiny succulents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003eAt maturity, this compact succulent typically reaches about 18 inches tall and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e18 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003ewide, making it ideal for containers, tabletops, patios, and small garden spaces. Its slow-to-moderate growth rate allows it to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e a neat, sculptural form for years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003eMature plants may eventually produce a tall flower stalk in late spring or summer, bearing clusters of small tubular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003egreenish-white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e to yellow flowers that attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it comes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003ecare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Praying Hands’ thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW233123132 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003ewell-drain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eed  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003esucculent soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eto prevent excessive moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e. Water deeply using the soak-and-dry method, allowing the soil to dry completely before watering again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eDuring spring and summer, water moderately; \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003ereduce\u003c\/span\u003e significantly during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/9-11_USDA_-_1_8a277dba-49b7-4f67-bfdf-75c8b1b94c70.png?v=1781670437\" alt=\"an image of a USDA 9-11 map\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" width=\"352\" height=\"280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eIndoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e it prefers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e temperatures between 65–85°F and bright light, ideally near a sunny south- or west-facing window. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eOutdoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e it grows best in USDA Zones 9–11, where it enjoys full sun to partial sun. In extremely hot climates, some afternoon \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003eshade\u003c\/span\u003e can help prevent leaf \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003escorch\u003c\/span\u003e. Low to average humidity is ideal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003eFor best growth, feed lightly with a diluted balanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003eNPK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e fertilizer once \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003ea year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e during the active growing season. Pruning needs are minimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003esimply remove any dried or damaged lower leaves to keep the rosette tidy. Like many succulent hybrids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Praying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003eHands’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e appreciates good airflow and should never sit in soggy soil, as overwatering can quickly lead to root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55137896 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144611592 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91335491 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267967865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206098967 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233123132 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW181715552 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Praying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003eHands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e is that it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e combines the dramatic, sculptural elegance of agaves with the faster growth, colorful spotting, and softer leaf texture of Manfreda. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003eIts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e unusual vertical habit makes it look \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003ealmost like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e a living sculpture, making it an exceptional focal point in modern gardens, minimalist interiors, and collector displays. For anyone wanting a truly distinctive, low-maintenance succulent, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e ‘Praying Hands’ is an unforgettable choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW156086319 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"8\" Pot \/ White Pot","offer_id":50508996641011,"sku":"4391","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Black Pot","offer_id":50509010501875,"sku":"4391","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Teal Pot","offer_id":50509010534643,"sku":"4391","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Light Green Pot","offer_id":50509010567411,"sku":"4391","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ No Pot \/ Bare Root","offer_id":50509010632947,"sku":"4391","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/1-Collection-Image-Mangave-Praying-Hands-8-inch_2.jpg?v=1787223799","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/mangave-praying-hands","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}