x Mangave 'Man of Steel' PP29196

Also Known As

Mangave 'Man of Steel'
Man of Steel Mangave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-11"
W: 16"-21"

planting zones

7b-11

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x Mangave 'Man of Steel' PP29196 plant details

x Mangave 'Man of Steel' PP29196 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Mangave 'Man of Steel' PP29196

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
Mature size: 16 IN - 21 IN - wide, 8 IN - 11 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Mangave 'Man of Steel' PP29196

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact geometric succulent to 10 inches tall and about 20 inches wide with narrow chalk blue leaves edged in cinnamon and specked with purple dots. Fast growing with summer water and tolerant of periodic drought make it an excellent container plant or in the ground with sharp drainage. Full sun to part shade. USDA zone 8