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 9–11Climate Arid

Furcraea Foetida — commonly known as Giant Cabuya

Furcraea Foetida — This architectural plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and equally wide

Furcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves

Furcraea Foetida — reaching up to 6 feet in length

Furcraea Foetida — A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Furcraea Foetida — semi-succulent plant that brings a bold

Furcraea Foetida — In summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Agavaceae
Climate: Arid

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Furcraea Foetida — commonly known as Giant Cabuya

Furcraea Foetida — This architectural plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and equally wide

Furcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves

Furcraea Foetida — reaching up to 6 feet in length

Furcraea Foetida — A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Furcraea Foetida — semi-succulent plant that brings a bold

Furcraea Foetida — In summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms

Furcraea Foetida — commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp

Furcraea Foetida — architectural quality to any landscape design

Furcraea Foetida — Native to the Caribbean and northern South America

Furcraea Foetida — so it requires ample space to flourish.<br><br>The plant sports a rosette of long

Furcraea Foetida — with a spread of 6 to 8 feet upon maturity

Furcraea Foetida — this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet

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

Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet

Furcraea Foetida — displaying clusters of greenish-white

Furcraea Foetida — which may take a decade or more

Furcraea Foetida — the plant is triggered to produce numerous plantlets

Furcraea Foetida — bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering

Furcraea Foetida — It is highly drought-tolerant once established

Furcraea Foetida — making it a low-maintenance option particularly suited for xeriscaping or arid coastal environments

Furcraea Foetida — typically resulting in the main plant's death

Furcraea Foetida — these offsets can be used for propagation

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