Mangave 'Silver Fox' – Desert Horizon Nursery

Mangave ‘Silver Fox’

×Mangave 'Silver Fox'

Water
Low to moderate water; water deeply, then let soil dry before watering again. Container plants need more frequent checks during summer. Reduce watering substantially in winter.
Description
A compact agave–manfreda hybrid with broad, fleshy, arching leaves coated in silvery wax. Subtle purple spotting shows through the coating, giving the rosette a distinctive silver-lavender appearance.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Growth Habit
Sap is a skin irritant; mildly toxic to pets if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense reflected heat and acclimate gradually to direct sun.

Water: Low to moderate water; water deeply, then let soil dry before watering again. Container plants need more frequent checks during summer. Reduce watering substantially in winter.

Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; use gritty cactus/succulent mix in containers or a raised, well-drained planting bed. Avoid heavy, persistently wet soil.

Mature size: Approximately 8–12 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide, excluding the flower stalk.

Bloom: Grown primarily for foliage; flowering is uncommon and may occur after several years. Bloom timing is variable.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Moderate during warm weather with appropriate water; slower under very dry conditions.