Furcraea foetida 'Mediopicta'

Widely grown for its large striped linear leaves with slight wavy margins. These fleshy leaves, in addition to their attractive bright green to cream yellow coloration. Leaves of Furcraea foetida may be rigid, straight or curved. The leaves grow or form into a basal rosette starting from the center of this stemless or short-stemmed perennial shrub. In addition to the leaves, Furcraea foetida produces strongly fragrant flowers. These flowers are greenish to creamy-white in color and open a few at a time for several weeks. From the leaves to the roots, Furcraea foetida, proves to be a very useful plant. Other than being a source of fiber, the leaves of Furcraea foetida has medicinal uses such as anti-inflammatory effects to aid in wound healing. Furcraea foetida is an ideal groundcover that can help hold the soil thereby furnishing a safer home for wildlife. When used as a landscaping plant, it can definitely add more accent and beauty to any landscaping or patio as it provides a striking contrast when mixed with other foliage plants and shrubs. It s beauty cannot be denied even if it is grown in pots, containers, or as a specimen plant. The roots of Furcraea foetida were once used in tonics used to purify blood.

Can be grown outdoors if protected from harsh afternoon sun and frost.Cool Sun to Light Shade. Strongly fragrant White to Pale Green Flowers on a 20" inflorescence. Indoor/Outdoor.

A beautiful and thornless Agave-like plant that makes a bold statement with it's widely striped yellow to white and dark green wide arching foliage. An excellent drought tolerant choice for containers on the porch or patio or in lightly shaded gardens, where hardy. Moderately fast growing. Mature plants can produce a 25'H flower stalk topped with greenish-white fragrant flowers. This succulent-like plant needs good drainage and infrequent watering.

Agave like plant with yellow and green variegated leaves. A spectacular agave like plant with yellow and green variegated leaves. Very structural and a focal point in the garden. In Zone 10 gardens it will grow to 6' wide, but in a pot it will remain in control. Can be used as a house plant in winter if kept on the dry side. Thrives in heat and humidity.