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Furcraea Foetida

Furcraea Foetida

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Overview

Furcraea foetida, commonly known as Giant Cabuya, is an evergreen, succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves, reaching up to 6 feet in length. A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. This architectural plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and equally wide. In summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type Succulent, TreeClimate Arid
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for
Furcraea Foetida — commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp; displaying clusters of greenish-white, image 65Furcraea Foetida — so it requires ample space to flourish.<br><br>The plant sports a rosette of long; commonly known as Giant CabuyaFurcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves; this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feetFurcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves; this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet, image 60Furcraea Foetida — with a spread of 6 to 8 feet upon maturity; it is highly drought-tolerant once established, image 70Furcraea Foetida — A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; as it is generally resistant to pests and diseases+87

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent, Tree
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for
Furcraea Foetida — commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp; displaying clusters of greenish-white, image 65
Furcraea Foetida — so it requires ample space to flourish.<br><br>The plant sports a rosette of long; commonly known as Giant Cabuya
Furcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves; this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet
Furcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves; this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet, image 60
Furcraea Foetida — with a spread of 6 to 8 feet upon maturity; it is highly drought-tolerant once established, image 70
Furcraea Foetida — A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; as it is generally resistant to pests and diseases
Furcraea Foetida — architectural quality to any landscape design; succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves
Furcraea Foetida — commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp
Furcraea Foetida — which may take a decade or more; sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in length and 4 to 6 inches in width
Furcraea Foetida — architectural quality to any landscape design
Furcraea Foetida — sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in length and 4 to 6 inches in width
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can, image 74
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet
Furcraea Foetida — these offsets can be used for propagation; in summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms
Furcraea Foetida — semi-succulent plant that brings a bold
Furcraea Foetida — this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet; furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several, image 69
Furcraea Foetida — this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet
Furcraea Foetida — In summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms; native to the Caribbean and northern South, image 64
Furcraea Foetida — bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering
Furcraea Foetida — white flowers in the garden; with a spread of 6 to 8 feet upon maturity
Furcraea Foetida — making it a low-maintenance option particularly suited for xeriscaping or arid coastal environments; the plant is triggered to produce
Furcraea Foetida — so it requires ample space to flourish.<br><br>The plant sports a rosette of long; commonly known as Giant Cabuya, image 71
Furcraea Foetida — As it is generally resistant to pests and diseases; white flowers in the garden
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