The specific name for this Mangave is due to its prominent ‘teeth’ on the margins. These are the spines you find in many plants in this genus. Only the tooth fairy’s teeth are much longer, more pronounced, and more colorful. They come in all rainbow colors.
| Family: | Agavaceae/Asparagaceae. |
| Genus: | Mangave. |
| Scientific Name: | Mangave ’Tooth Fairy’. |
| Growth Season: | Spring to autumn. |
| Preferred Temperature: | 15.5oC (60oF) give or take a few degrees. Winter is hardy to between -6.6 and – 3.8oC (20-25oF) if the temperature remains in that position for a short time. |
| Hardiness Zone: | USDA Zone 9-11. |
| Average Mature Height & Width: | It rises between 10 and 12 inches with a spread of 16 to 18 inches. |
| Dormancy: | Its growth slows down in winter. |
| Toxicity: | When ingested or touched, it is not toxic to humans or pets. |
Mangave Tooth Fairy Physical Characteristics
They come in various colors, which give the plant character. The plant has broad blue-green leaves with faint spotting in various colors under the central blue-green theme. Its flowering habit is not well documented.
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