Furcraea foetida 'Variegata’
(Variegated False Agave)
(Maritius Hemp)
USDA Zone: 8 - 11
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Origin: Caribbean
Type: Succulent and Cactus

Typical Height: 5’-8’
(1.5–2.4mts)
Typical Spread: 5’-10’
(1.5–3.0mts)

Growth: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Wind Tolerance: N/A
Foliage Color: Mid green & white
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Summer
Flower Feature: Insignificant
Light Needs: High
Nutritional Needs: Low
Human Hazards: None
Family: Agavaceae
Propagation: N/A
Leaf Type: Simple; Simple; Linear
Texture: Coarse
Environmental Issues: None

Typical sizes at the nursery:
3G (2’-4’OA)
7G (4’-6’OA)

Typical planting distance:
6' O.C.
(1.8mts)

Common Uses: Rock Garden; Foliage plant; Specimen plant
Category: Accents

Notes: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

+ In this Photo:
Group of 7G plants in the nursery
Furcraea foetida 'Variegata’
(Variegated False Agave)
4'OA Height
5'Wide

All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
November 2015
City of Homestead
Florida USA

Sources:
Betrock’s
Plant Finder

Landscape Plants for South Florida
A manual for gardeners, landscapers and homeowners.

Internet Sources:
http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant-Details/3532/

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/193231/

http://www.thefullwiki.org/Furcraea_foetida