Agave, Bloodspot Mangave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Bloodspot'

Agave

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Carlsbad, California

Lincoln, California

Vinton, Louisiana

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- My Mangave Bloodspot grows in the ground with irrigation every two weeks in summer. It is in partial shade. Because ...Read More

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Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b) | September 2012 | positive

Remains small but will create a nice little clump in time. Best up off the ground were you can enjoy it's interesting spots.

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Vinton, LA | January 2009 | positive

I just started growing Mangave "Bloodspot" this past year. It is relatively small compared to its larger cousin, "Mocha-Mocha", but is a...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2008 | positive

Recently popular in the succulent trade (I had not seen until 2008, but probably been around before then). Small, solitary hybrid, presu...Read More

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