Furcraea longaeva (Pescadillo)


Botanical Information

FamilyAgavaceae
GenusFurcraea
Specieslongaeva
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginMexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b-11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c-H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10-10
Temperature (°F)15-50
Height2-8m
Spread2m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagation by seed.
CultivationWell-drained, dry soil in full sun. Avoid getting it to0 wet during watering.
Notable SpecimensTresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
HabitatDesert habitat.
Leaf DescriptionBlue-green coloured leaves.

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