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

Agave

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Fruit Size
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Cactus and Succulents
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
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:

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0
neutral
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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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