Featuring a unique growth habit, Mangave Praying Hands (Agave macrocantha) shows off upright dark green leaves with contrasting red margins curling towards each other as if deep in prayer.
A fast growing hybrid, Mangaves are relatively new to the plant world and don’t quite behave like normal succulents. Mangaves love a sunny position, and whilst they do need to be grown in a gritty well drained soil and will not tolerate waterlogging, regular watering during the growing season will encourage these beauties to grow on at a good speed. Once the plant has reached the desired size, less water will encourage plant to slow it’s growth rate. Suitable for landscaping uses or potted displays, the brilliant foliage markings and architectural shapes creates a real focal point. Like all succulents, Mangaves need protection from frost as this will damage the foliage.
