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Furcraea foetida

Also Known As

Furcraea gigantea
Giant Cabuya
Green Aloe
Mauritius Hemp

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9b-12

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Furcraea foetida plant details

Furcraea foetida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Furcraea foetida

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Furcraea foetida

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(aka FURCRAEA GIGANTEA) Agave relative (which it resembles), succulent rosettes of pointed, unarmed (no spines) sword shaped medium green leaves, trunkless clumps can reach 4’ high & wide and is grown for hemp fiber. After many years, a tall flower stalk plummets skyward 8-10’. White fragrant flowers are followed by tiny baby Furcraeas Since this is monocarpic, the main plant dies after sowing its seed, so be prepared to pot up a few babies! Light shade, well drained soil, drought tolt. USDA Z9 (mid 20’s)

By: Secret Garden Growers

Large rosettes to 8', bulbils on bloom stalks.

By: Cactus Jungle

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Gardening facts about Furcraea foetida plant

How to Grow Furcraea foetida

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant