Furcraea Species, Giant Cabuya, Green Aloe, Mediterranean Hemp

Furcraeafoetida

Genus
Furcraea (fer-KREE-uh)
Species
foetida (FET-uh-duh)
Synonym
Agave foetida
Furcraea atroviridis
Furcraea gigantea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

North Miami Beach, Florida

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

large stemless agave-like plant with straight, lancelote and barely toothed leaves. Much more commonly seen is the variegated form witho...Read More

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(Zone 11) | July 2003 | positive

This is an agave-like plant, sometimes placed amongst the Amaryllidaceae (the belladona lily´s family), sometimes amongst the Agavaceae....Read More

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