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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

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 — succulent / tree for full or half
Furcraea Foetida — While generally slow-growing
Furcraea Foetida — sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in length and 4 to 6 inches in width; semi-succulent plant that brings a bold
Furcraea Foetida — white flowers in the garden
Furcraea Foetida — bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering; commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp
Furcraea Foetida — reaching up to 6 feet in length; bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering
Furcraea Foetida — commonly known as Giant Cabuya
Furcraea Foetida — It is highly drought-tolerant once established; so it requires ample space to flourish.<br><br>The plant sports a rosette of long
Furcraea Foetida — In summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms; native to the Caribbean and northern South America
Furcraea Foetida — with a spread of 6 to 8 feet upon maturity; it is highly drought-tolerant once established
Furcraea Foetida — sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in length and 4 to 6 inches in width; semi-succulent plant that brings a bold, image 72
Furcraea Foetida — Native to the Caribbean and northern South America
Furcraea Foetida — A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Furcraea Foetida — reaching up to 6 feet in length; bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering, image 61
Furcraea Foetida — typically resulting in the main plant's death; succulent / tree with white blooms
Furcraea Foetida — making it a low-maintenance option particularly suited for xeriscaping or arid coastal environments
Furcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves
Furcraea Foetida — While generally slow-growing, image 44
Furcraea Foetida — commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp; displaying clusters of greenish-white
Furcraea Foetida — it makes for a robust addition to both public spaces and private gardens; this architectural plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and equally
Furcraea Foetida — Native to the Caribbean and northern South America; architectural quality to any landscape design, image 68
Furcraea Foetida — succulent / tree with white blooms
Furcraea Foetida — typically resulting in the main plant's death
Furcraea Foetida — commonly known as Giant Cabuya; a drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
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