About

A drought-tolerant succulent, reaching 10-60cm, with fleshy leaves in a rosette. It produces flowers on tall stems.

About the genus

Furcraea are a genus of evergreen, succulent plants with long, fleshy leaves which grow upwards, similar to Yucca. Flower stalks and long and flowers range from green to white and are slightly fragranced

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens

Care notes

CultivationFree-draining gritty soil in sun
PruningRemove spent stems
PropagationOffsets or leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering