{"product_id":"mangave-purple-passion","title":"Mangave Purple Passion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003ehe \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW34369683 BCX8\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34369683 BCX8\"\u003e ‘Purple Passion’ is a bold and eye-catching succulent hybrid celebrated for its richly saturated purple foliage and elegant rosette form. ‘Purple Passion’ lives up to its name with deep burgundy to violet leaves, each adorned with subtle spotting that becomes more pronounced in full sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34369683 BCX8\"\u003eIt's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34369683 BCX8\"\u003e a stunning addition to modern desert-style gardens or as a sculptural focal point in containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW34369683 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/mangave-purple-passion-web-3_2_1.jpg?v=1753859250\" alt=\"A large Mangave Purple Passion with deep burgundy leaves stands out in a garden bed among green foliage and grass.\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eThis Purple Passion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003ehybrid was bred in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eThe plant forms a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003elow-growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e but wide rosette of slightly arching leaves, typically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e grows up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e18 inches tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eup to 24 inches wide at maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eEach leaf has a smooth surface with flexible margins, faint speckling, and soft spines along the edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eThe foliage deepens to rich purples and plums when exposed to sunlight, while shadier conditions bring out more greenish undertones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eThis combination of color and form makes ‘Purple Passion’ one of the most ornamental and vivid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e cultivars available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW168557059 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003eLike other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003eMangaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003e, ‘Purple Passion’ is monocarpic, meaning it flowers once before dying. However, the flowering process takes several years and is often delayed due to the plant’s slow-maturing nature. It will produce a tall bloom stalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003esometimes 4 feet or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003ewith clusters of tubular flowers that may attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Thankfully, it also forms offsets or \"pups\" at the base, allowing you to propagate the plant and enjoy its beauty for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW27241534 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003eWhen it comes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003ecare, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003e ‘Purple Passion’ thrives in full sun to part shade, with more intense coloration developing under bright light. It prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW82977817 BCX8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Well-drained succulent soil, opens in a new tab\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW82977817 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003ewell-drain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003eed succulent  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003esoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003e. Water deeply but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003eallow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003e the soil to dry completely between waterings, especially during cooler months when growth slows.\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\/Salvia_Clevelandii_9-10-11_USDA_e4c49c49-d235-4b29-bdd2-05c18b8a4ebd.png?v=1748085010\" alt=\"Map highlights USDA zones 9a–11a, ideal for warm-climate plants like the White Ghost Cactus, found in California and the southern U.S.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\" width=\"352\" height=\"280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003e temperatures between 60–85°F and provide bright light near a south- or west-facing window. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is suitable for USDA Zones 9–11, and in colder climates, it should be overwintered indoors or protected from frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82977817 BCX8\"\u003eA balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength can \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW233189219 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233189219 BCX8\"\u003ebe applied once a month during the growing season (spring through summer) for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233189219 BCX8\"\u003eoptimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233189219 BCX8\"\u003e health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW233189219 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW34251019 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34251019 BCX8\"\u003eOne of the most unique aspects of ‘Purple Passion’ is its dynamic leaf color, which reacts vividly to light exposure and stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34251019 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34251019 BCX8\"\u003ebecoming more purple as it adjusts to drought or full sun. The plant also boasts a faster growth rate than most traditional agaves, making it more rewarding for gardeners looking for quicker results in pots or landscape designs. Its soft spines and flexible leaves also make it more approachable than its spikier agave relatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW34251019 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW152154829 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW8019908 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019908 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW186998584 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188248146 BCX8\"\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 data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW152154829 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW8019908 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019908 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW186998584 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188248146 BCX8\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\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 data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW152154829 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW8019908 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019908 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW186998584 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188248146 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW27148427 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27148427 BCX8\"\u003eOverall, \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW131060488 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131060488 BCX8\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW131060488 BCX8\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131060488 BCX8\"\u003e ‘Purple Passion’ offers an ideal blend of drama, color, and low-maintenance care, making it a valuable addition to any succulent enthusiast’s collection. Its deeply pigmented foliage, symmetry, and adaptability to containers or hot, dry landscapes make it a standout specimen in water-wise gardening. With proper care, this hybrid provides season-long interest, structure, and a splash of unexpected color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW131060488 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\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":"4\" Pot","offer_id":47598951989491,"sku":"3802","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Mangave-Purple-Passion-4-inch_1.jpg?v=1753859797","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/mangave-purple-passion","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}