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Furcraea, Malagache Aloe. Mauritius Hemp, Mediterranean Hemp 'Mediopicta Sport'

Furcraeafoetida

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Genus

Furcraea (fer-KREE-uh)

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Species

foetida (FET-uh-duh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Textured

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Gardener's Notes:

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2011 | positive

This sport differs from the 'standard' Furcraea foetida Mediopicta in having arching leaves (that seem thicker in texture to me) and a da...Read More

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