Mangave 'Praying Hands' (PBR)
mangave
Featuring a captivating artichoke-like form, 'Praying Hands' stands out with its dark green, scale-like leaves gracefully curling upwards, each tipped...
2 litre pot
£24.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Featuring a captivating artichoke-like form, 'Praying Hands' stands out with its dark green, scale-like leaves gracefully curling upwards, each tipped with a striking maroon spine. This unusual succulent offers a unique blend of architectural beauty and ease of care, making it a fantastic addition to any patio or conservatory. A hybrid cross between Agave and Manfreda, Mangave boasts faster growth, lacks the sharp spikes of its Agave parent, and presents a fuller, tighter rosette reminiscent of Echeveria. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives both indoors and outdoors, though needs protection from wet and cold during the winter.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Bright light
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Mangave Praying Hands (PBR):
Mangave, a tender perennial succulent, thrives in full sun and well-drained, dry to average soil. Whether in containers or directly in the ground, ensure the planting space is just slightly wider than the width of the rosette. During the active growing season in summer, provide supplemental watering and half-strength liquid fertiliser (balanced or cacti feed) every two weeks. Keep the plants in a sheltered spot during the winter - a bright spot in an unheated room or conservatory would be ideal - and then move back outside during the summer.
