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Furcraea foetida

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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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