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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Parentage: [Agave ocahui hybrid] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Mangave 'Praying Hands' PPAF – A unique 10 inch tall and wide succulent with with dark green leaves that stay curled upward in a tight rosette much like an artichoke with the reddish brown terminal spines nearly coming together at the top. Plant in full to half day sun in a well-drained soil and give occasional to regular irrigation. Should prove hardy to at least 25° F. This plant is a 2021 introduction in the Walters Gardens MAD ABOUT MANGAVE® Collection of plants. It is a Agave ocahui hybrid created by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens in Zeeland Michigan. Walters Gardens says of 'Praying Hands': " A brand new and totally different look than what you've seen in Mangave so far!" The picture on this page courtesy of Walters Gardens.
This information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Mangave 'Praying Hands' PPAF. |
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