X Mangave Mission To Mars (PBR) | 13cm Pot

A tender succulent houseplant perennial with a rosette of burgundy speckled leav. Position: full sun Soil: freely draining compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: half hardy (requires winter protection) A cross between Manfreda and Agave, this unusual and striking hybrid boasts an evergreen rosette of chunky, arching stems speckled with burgundy blotches that merge as each succulent leaf matures. A botanical curiosity, don’t let the the alien appearance of ‘Mission to Mars’ fool you, the plant is easy to care for and doesn’t mind landing at a sunny patio on Earth in the summer before re-entering a warm environment for the winter. Garden care: During the summer water regularly, but cut right back (to almost nothing) during the colder months. Keep the plants in a sheltered spot during the winter – a bright spot in an unheated room or conservatory would be ideal – and then move back outside during the summer.