x Mangave 'Silver Fox' PP29642

Also Known As

Mangave 'Silver Fox'
Silver Fox Mangave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-11"
W: 18"-22"

planting zones

9a-11

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x Mangave 'Silver Fox' PP29642 plant details

x Mangave 'Silver Fox' PP29642 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple 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 'Silver Fox' PP29642

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 22 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 'Silver Fox' PP29642

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

Mangave ''Silver Fox' is a dramatic specimen with Agave-like form and serrated edges as if cut by pinking shears. The colour varies depending on how the light reflects off of it: at times silver-white, light green with a waxy bluish coating, or spotted with light bluish purple. In all this is a dramatic and unique succulent for your collection. Mangave is a cross between Manfreda and Agave.