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Products > Furcraea foetida 'Mediopicta'
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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Greenish White |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Synonyms: [Furcraea gigantea 'Striata'] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Furcraea foetida 'Mediopicta' - A close relative to the Agave, this usually trunkless succulent can reach a size of 6 or more feet tall with a 8 to 10 foot spread with green 4 to 6 foot long wavy sword-shaped leaves that lack any spines. A decorative creamy band occurs down the middle of the leaf. The flower stalk reaching to 25 feet tall produces strongly-scented greenish-white flowers attractive to bees. Flowers are followed by small plants that cover the inflorescence as the basal plant dies. It performs best in filtered light, and watered infrequently. Some sources list this plant as hardy to USDA zone 9a (20-25° F) but we believe it would require protection in zones lower than 9b (20-25° F). The similar looking Furcraea selloa var marginata is slightly hardier.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Furcraea foetida 'Mediopicta'. |
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