Mangave 'Praying Hands' [plug]

$14.99

SKU:S1KY5197

Product Details

Highlights

Mangave 'Praying Hands' PPAF (Hansen): A uniquely shaped Mangave with emerald green leaves and rust red spines. With time, the leaves fold upward to form an artichoke shape with the terminal spines nearly clasped together, similar to its parent, Agave ocahui. Meanwhile, the leaf faces have a red blotches that add even more interest. This cultivar stays relatively compact, reaching up to 10.0" tall and wide.

Please Note: Mature plant photos are for reference only, plants will be shipped as a 1.5" rooted plug without a pot.

Mangave are a relatively new phenomenon: a cross between Manfreda and Agave. These rare cultivars are expertly hybridized by Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens to combine the best of both parents. Though the have a similar form to a typical Agave, they are marked with spots and flush brilliant purple and red tones when grown in bright sun. Additionally, they grow about twice as fast as Agave and are far less spiny to the touch.

This variety will not tolerate a hard frost, but it can overwinter indoors on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They thrive outdoors in partial to full sun with good drainage, i.e. gritty soil and containers with drainage holes. Mangave can tolerate a bit more shade and water than regular Agave, especially when they are establishing roots.

Full Mangave Guide

Product Size

1.5" Plug

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

9"-12"

Maximum Rosette Size

Over 8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Loose Rosette

Special Characteristic

Fast Grower

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

9 10

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

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Questions & Answers

Popular Questions

3 years ago

How long does it take ‘Praying Hands’ mangave to mature?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

Mangave tend to be fast growers. However, exactly how fast it matures depends on a lot of factors. Sunlight availability, watering frequency, the presence or absence of fertilizers and soil quality all have a hand in how fast a plant grows. Unfortunately, because of this variability, we can't give a meaningful estimate for how long it will need to mature.

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3 years ago

When do the mangave praying hands fold up? At night? With age?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

They fold once they mature and they're encouraged to fold by full, outdoor sunlight.

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3 years ago

The Mangave Praying Hands plug has 3 different photos displayed. How can I ensure I get the plant in the last 2 pi

3 years ago • Staff Answer

The last two pictures are actually of mature plants, not plugs. The plugs begin as open rosettes and close once they mature. The plugs you receive will look more like the first two photos and then transition to looking more like the latter two photos with time and proper care.

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1 year ago

Will the mangave praying hands do better in a pot or in the ground?

1 year ago • Staff Answer

Either works! The advantage of a pot is that you can bring it inside if there's a risk of frost. If you do go for a pot, aim for around 10" in diameter.

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1 year ago

What does "plug" mean? I can guess that it means a small starter plant, but not sure.

1 year ago • Staff Answer

Correct, a plug is a small plant. It has leaves, stems, and roots with a "plug" of soil around them. It ships without a pot.

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1 year ago

What succulents are winter hardy?

1 year ago • Staff Answer

At the link below, you will find all of our frost hardy succulents. They are all hardy to at least 0F (Zone 7), but you can use the Cold Hardiness filter on the left to filter to even colder hardiness if necessary.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/hard...

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8 months ago

Will a 10" diameter pot hold the full grown Mangrave praying hands as it ages? what depth for roots?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

Yes, a 10" pot would hold a fully grown specimen in it. Be sure the pot is, at least, 8" deep.

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1 month ago

how big does it get?

1 month ago • Staff Answer

It can get to 10" in diameter and reaches a similar height. Give it at least 11" of space.

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4 years ago

What kind of soil should I use with succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.

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4 years ago

When should I plant my succulents after they arrive?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.

Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.