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
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mangave Macho Mocha |
| Common Name | Agave 'Macho Mocha' |
| Family | Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Genus | Mangave |
| Growth Habit | Loose Rosette |
| Growth Rate | fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8a10b |
| Mature Size | 23 feet |
| Native Area | Mexico (North America) |
| Resistance | 010° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mangave Macho Mocha |
| Common Name | Agave 'Macho Mocha' |
| Family | Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Genus | Mangave |
| Growth Habit | Loose Rosette |
| Growth Rate | fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8a10b |
| Mature Size | 23 feet |
| Native Area | Mexico (North America) |
| Resistance | 010° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
