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Furcraea foetida (Green Aloe) - A close relative to the Agave, this usually trunkless succulent can reach a size of 5 feet tall with a 8 foot spread of green 4 to 7 foot long wavy sword-shaped leaves that lack any spines. The flower stalk reaching to 25 feet tall produces strongly scented greenish-white flowers that are attractive to bees. Flowers are followed by small plants that cover the inflorescence as the basal plant dies.
This plant performs best in full coastal sun or filtered light, and should be watered infrequently. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F. n interesting and attractive plant that lends a bit of a tropical look in a succulent garden and with its spineless pliable leaves is not dangerous to garden visitors.
Furcraea foetida is widespread in its native habitat in northern South America. It was once cultivated as a hemp fiber plant on Mauritius Island and is sometimes called by the common name Mauritius Hemp.
The information displayed on this page about Furcraea foetida is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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