Furcraea foetida(L. ) Haw .
False Agave , Giant Cabuya , Giant False Agave , Giant Lily , Green Aloe , Cuban Hemp , Cuba Hemp , Mauritian Hemp , Mauritius Hemp
Agave foetida , Aloe foetida
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class : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Furcraea
Furcraea foetidais native to theCaribbeanand northernSouth America .
Furcraea foetidais a succulent flora that make a rosette of sword - form leaves with usually entire border , at least in the distal half . It is stemless or has a scant theme and can reach up to 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) in height . The leaves can grow up to 6 feet ( 1.8 m ) farseeing and 6 inches ( 15 cm ) astray .
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The flowers are powerfully sweet-scented , greenish to creamy - white , valuate up to 1.6 in ( 4 cm ) long . They appear in a gravid inflorescence that can produce up to 25 feet ( 7.5 m ) tall .
USDA hardiness zones8a to 11b : from 10 ° F ( −12.2 ° degree centigrade ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° degree centigrade ) .
Agaves are not difficult plant to grow . They are slow - growing and dramatic and will even thrive on a chip of neglect . If you are the type of person who likes to fuss withhouseplantsandwatera stack , Agaveis probably not the flora for you . If , however , you are the type of person who like to set it and forget it , and you have a cheery windowpane , Agavemight be the mode to go . Be aware that some large varieties will finally outgrow your room ( unless you have a large greenhouse ) , andAgavecan be aggressive . They have gravel sap and sometimes very sharp irritant that can get hurt to small children and even pets .
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In oecumenical , Agavesdo not need to be repotted every year . Most species commonly found in cultivation grow slowly and take long to outgrow their pot . It is also best to palm your plant as little as possible since they do not care to be disturbed . When repot , freshen the spent soil with a new potting mix and make indisputable the industrial plant is firmly anchored in its pot . However , be careful not to pot the Agave too deep , as that will boost stem rotting during the arise time of year .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Agave .
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