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    Furcraea macdougalii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Furcraea macdougalii plant details

    Furcraea macdougalii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Furcraea macdougalii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Furcraea macdougalii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Greenish White flowers and bulbils on 20' Spike.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Cold hardy to Zone 9-11. A magnificent Woody lily from Mexico. It has a thick straight trunk with long and erect leaves that are smooth and dull green. Its inflorescence can reach 25 ft. It can take only light frost.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Furcraea macdougalii plant

    How to Grow Furcraea macdougalii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-40'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Furcraea longaeva flower, foliage, form by Scott Zona
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    Furcraea foetida

    aka Furcraea gigantea, Giant Cabuya, Green Aloe, Mauritius Hemp

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Furcraea foetida foliage, form by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Furcraea selloa

    aka Wild Sisal

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Furcraea selloa form by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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