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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

    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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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