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Furcraea foetida

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Furcraea foetida Mauritius Hemp, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Succulents & Cacti Upright, Upright Narrow, V-Shaped

Description:
Large succulent shrub that has upright sword-like green foliage. Tall greenish-white flower can show during spring or summer. Makes a fantastic feature plant. Grows to approx. 2m H x 1m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Green, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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