x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279

Also Known As

Mangave 'Bad Hair Day'
Bad Hair Day Mangave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 20"-30"

planting zones

7b-11

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x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279 plant details

x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mangave ''Bad Hair Day' has long, narrow, pointed, spineless, rubbery, lime green leaves with reddish spotting and reddish blushing toward the leaf tips. The leaves are numerous and arching. This is one of the hardiest of the Mangave taking zone 7b and grows up to 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide. A cross between Agave gemniflora and Manfreda maculosa.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Mangave Mad About Mangave® ‘Bad Hair Day’ is a rosette-forming succulent that displays narrow, flat, flexible lime-green leaves with an arching habit. Leaf blades are marked by tiny red spots with a distinct blush toward the tips. A new hybrid of Agave and Manfreda. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes or as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279 plant

How to Grow x Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' PP30279

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant