Mangave Macho Mocha
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This rosette-forming plant grows to 4 to 6 feet wide and has thick, fleshy gray-green leaves densely covered with brown-purple spots. The thick reddish flower stalk rises from the middle of the plant much in the manner of an Agave. Plants remain solitary until flowering at which time several new plants will emerge from below the older rosette. Plant in full sun to light shade and water infrequently to regularly. Has been reported to be hardy to 9° F
Origin: Mexico (North America)
Evergreen: Yes
Red/Purple Foliage: Yes
Variegated Foliage: Yes
Flower Color: White
Bloom time: Infrequent
Height: 2-3 feet
Width: 4-6 feet
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Summer Dry: Yes
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Agave 'Macho Mocha' |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Flower | White |
| Frost Tolerance | 0-10° F |
| Growth Rate | fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8a-10b |
| Height | 2-3 feet |
| Origin | Mexico (North America) |
| Scientific Name | Mangave Macho Mocha |
| Shape | Loose Rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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Plants arrived within a couple days and were packaged really well. The Mangave doesn’t look exactly as pictured, as some of it’s leaves had been damaged or broken off entirely over the course of it’s life, but the new growth looks nice and healthy so I’m optimistic.
