{"product_id":"mangave-bloodspot","title":"Mangave 'Bloodspot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAre you on the hunt for a unique and eye-catching plant to add to your collection? Look no further than the \u003cem\u003eMangave \u003c\/em\u003e'Bloodspot', also known as Bloodspot mangave, an adorable hybrid of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMangave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e genus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eIts striking compact rosette is a cross between an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eAgave macroacantha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e ×\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManfreda maculosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThis elegant succulent has green leaves with maroon edges. Despite being monocarpic, it produces offsets before the mother plant perishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis striking plant displays yellow star-shaped blooms in the summer, making it a true showstopper in any garden. With minimal water and full sun exposure requirements, this perennial is perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance addition to their garden or indoor space. However, it's important to note that this plant is\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eextremely safe\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003efor both kids and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHailing from Japan and reaching 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide at maturity, \u003cem\u003eMangave B\u003c\/em\u003eloodspot is sure to make a statement wherever it's planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMany succulents, such as \u003cem\u003eMangave \u003c\/em\u003e'Bloodspot,' thrive when cared for properly by using the \"soak and dry\" technique. This involves giving your plant a generous watering followed by allowing it to completely dry out before watering again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFor potted and outdoor M\u003cem\u003eangave \u003c\/em\u003ehybrids, during the growing season, it's recommended to give them a deep-water soak once or twice a month when the soil is dry. Use a water meter or place your finger into the soil, and if it is dry an inch down, then you should water your plant.  Make sure that you are also using porous sandy soil and make sure if it is in a pot, then make sure there is a drainage hole to avoid overwatering. In rainy seasons or cold weather, it's best to withhold watering your outdoor succulent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e 'Bloodspot' can withstand full sun, but it prefers to grow in areas with some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. Learn to adjust your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e plant to avoid burns if the location where you have the plant is exposed to a lot of sunlight.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eIt's critical to remember that during a heatwave or periods of extreme heat, your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eMangave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e species could still sustain sun damage or get sunburned. You can protect the plant in this situation by moving it indoors or to a shaded area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eOptimal Soil \u0026amp; Fertilizer Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMangave \u003c\/em\u003eplants like very airy, porous, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 5.5- 6.5 as succulents require fast-draining soil that dries completely between waterings. Your soil must have a sandy texture and a low water-holding capacity, just like desert soil.  Soggy wet soil can damage your succulent and contributes to bacterial and fungal rot. In addition, because of a lack of oxygen, soggy soil substitutes air pockets with water, resulting in an anaerobic environment that can kill your plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAs an alternative, you can create your own potting mix by combining equal portions of perlite, coarse sand, and good natural potting soil. Ideally, you want to use our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003especialized potting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e that contains organic mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your succulent to thrive.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWhen it comes to fertilizing your succulent, it only needs a small amount of fertilizer applied once a year in spring.  Succulents prefer a fertilizer with lower doses of NPK, with a maximum ratio of 5-10-5 that is higher in phosphorus than nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHardiness Zones \u0026amp; More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTypically grown in hot, arid desert regions, Bloodspot mangave succulent thrives indoors in warm, dry surroundings. If you live in USDA regions 9 to 11, you can also grow these hybrid succulents outdoors year-round, but they are not cold- or frost-tolerant (minimum 20 F), so you should plant them indoors or put them in a pot and move them indoors during the winter if you live outside of these regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eKeep your \u003cem\u003eMangave \u003c\/em\u003eaway from cold, drafty windows and air vents if you are growing it indoors in a cold climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBe sure to add \u003cem\u003eMangave \u003c\/em\u003eBloodspot to your collection today and elevate the beauty of your home or garden with this stunning-looking plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"2 Gal.","offer_id":53304899436855,"sku":"mpy1791983032254","price":33.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/1619\/5895\/files\/mangave-bloodspot_1.jpg?v=1791983040","url":"https:\/\/slideonwear.shop\/products\/mangave-bloodspot","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}