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

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 — As it is generally resistant to pests and diseases

Furcraea Foetida — it makes for a robust addition to both public spaces and private gardens

Furcraea Foetida — succulent / tree with white blooms

Furcraea Foetida — white flowers in the garden

Furcraea Foetida — reaching up to 6 feet in length; bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering

Furcraea Foetida — succulent / tree for full or half

Furcraea Foetida — commonly known as Giant Cabuya; a drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Furcraea Foetida — succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves; this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet

Furcraea Foetida — A drought-tolerant species ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; as it is generally resistant to pests and diseases

Furcraea Foetida — This architectural plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and equally wide; reaching up to 6 feet in length

Furcraea Foetida — In summer, it may produce a towering flower spike adorned with creamy-white blossoms; native to the Caribbean and northern South America

Furcraea Foetida — commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp; displaying clusters of greenish-white

Furcraea Foetida — semi-succulent plant that brings a bold; making it a low-maintenance option particularly suited for xeriscaping or arid coastal environments

Furcraea Foetida — architectural quality to any landscape design; succulent plant with a stunning rosette of sword-shaped leaves

Furcraea Foetida — Native to the Caribbean and northern South America; architectural quality to any landscape design

Furcraea Foetida — this impressive species can reach heights of up to 10 feet; furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that

Furcraea Foetida — bell-shaped flowers.<br><br>Upon flowering; commonly referred to as Giant Cabuya or Mauritius Hemp

Furcraea Foetida — displaying clusters of greenish-white; succulent / tree for full or half

Furcraea Foetida — with a spread of 6 to 8 feet upon maturity; it is highly drought-tolerant once established

Furcraea Foetida — so it requires ample space to flourish.<br><br>The plant sports a rosette of long; commonly known as Giant Cabuya

Furcraea Foetida — sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in length and 4 to 6 inches in width; semi-succulent plant that brings a bold

Furcraea Foetida — While generally slow-growing, image 44

Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for

Furcraea Foetida — typically resulting in the main plant's death; succulent / tree with white blooms

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