Purple People Eater Mangave
Mangave ‘Purple People Eater’
Dive into the wild side with Mangave ‘Purple People Eater’, a bold hybrid of Agave and Manfreda that’s as funky as its name suggests! This eye-catching succulent forms a neat rosette of thick, sturdy leaves, growing 12-16 inches tall and 16-24 inches wide. Its blue-green foliage is splashed with reddish-purple spots, turning a stunning purple when viewed from afar—especially under full sun. The upward-curving margins reveal yellow, orange, and cinnamon-brown spines, capped with a cinnamon terminal spine, adding a spicy edge to this desert diva.
Care Snapshot:
• Sun: Full sun is its stage—6+ hours daily to bring out that vibrant purple. Less sun shifts it to greener tones, but it still shines.
• Water: Drought-tolerant—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer when soil is dry. In winter, keep it dry to avoid rot.
• Soil: Loves well-drained soil—cactus mix or gritty sand keeps its roots happy and healthy.
Perfect for rock gardens, xeriscapes, or standout containers, this mangave thrives in USDA zones 9-11, handling temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C)—bring indoors or protect from frost. After a few years, it may produce a flower spike (though rare), with pups forming at the base to carry on the show. Place thoughtfully; spines are prickly, and sap can irritate skin or pets. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, it’s a purple powerhouse for any desert lover.
Mangave ‘Purple People Eater’
Dive into the wild side with Mangave ‘Purple People Eater’, a bold hybrid of Agave and Manfreda that’s as funky as its name suggests! This eye-catching succulent forms a neat rosette of thick, sturdy leaves, growing 12-16 inches tall and 16-24 inches wide. Its blue-green foliage is splashed with reddish-purple spots, turning a stunning purple when viewed from afar—especially under full sun. The upward-curving margins reveal yellow, orange, and cinnamon-brown spines, capped with a cinnamon terminal spine, adding a spicy edge to this desert diva.
Care Snapshot:
• Sun: Full sun is its stage—6+ hours daily to bring out that vibrant purple. Less sun shifts it to greener tones, but it still shines.
• Water: Drought-tolerant—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer when soil is dry. In winter, keep it dry to avoid rot.
• Soil: Loves well-drained soil—cactus mix or gritty sand keeps its roots happy and healthy.
Perfect for rock gardens, xeriscapes, or standout containers, this mangave thrives in USDA zones 9-11, handling temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C)—bring indoors or protect from frost. After a few years, it may produce a flower spike (though rare), with pups forming at the base to carry on the show. Place thoughtfully; spines are prickly, and sap can irritate skin or pets. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, it’s a purple powerhouse for any desert lover.
Mangave ‘Purple People Eater’
Dive into the wild side with Mangave ‘Purple People Eater’, a bold hybrid of Agave and Manfreda that’s as funky as its name suggests! This eye-catching succulent forms a neat rosette of thick, sturdy leaves, growing 12-16 inches tall and 16-24 inches wide. Its blue-green foliage is splashed with reddish-purple spots, turning a stunning purple when viewed from afar—especially under full sun. The upward-curving margins reveal yellow, orange, and cinnamon-brown spines, capped with a cinnamon terminal spine, adding a spicy edge to this desert diva.
Care Snapshot:
• Sun: Full sun is its stage—6+ hours daily to bring out that vibrant purple. Less sun shifts it to greener tones, but it still shines.
• Water: Drought-tolerant—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer when soil is dry. In winter, keep it dry to avoid rot.
• Soil: Loves well-drained soil—cactus mix or gritty sand keeps its roots happy and healthy.
Perfect for rock gardens, xeriscapes, or standout containers, this mangave thrives in USDA zones 9-11, handling temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C)—bring indoors or protect from frost. After a few years, it may produce a flower spike (though rare), with pups forming at the base to carry on the show. Place thoughtfully; spines are prickly, and sap can irritate skin or pets. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, it’s a purple powerhouse for any desert lover.
