Mauritius hemp, Sisal, Maguey


Scientific Name: Furcraea foetida (L.) Haw
Synonym: Agave gigantea, Furcraea gigantea
Family: Agavaceae
Mauritius hemp, Sisal, Maguey(Furcraea foetida)
Furcraea foetida 'Mediopicta'
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9a-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20-25°F (-7 to -4°C)

Heat Tolerance: Protects from afternoon sun in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Northern South America

Growth Habits: Succulent rosette, 5 feet tall (1.5 m), up to 8 feet in diameter (2.4 m)

Watering Needs: Low to moderate

Propagation: Bulbils developing on the inflorescence


Blooming Habits:
Strongly fragrant white to pale green flowers on a 20 feet tall inflorescence (6 m).


 

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