Furcraea parmentieri

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A perennial succulent forming a rosette of stiff, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves to 70cm long, and in time developing a stout trunk to 2m. At maturity, which may take 20 years or more, it produces a single, gigantic, conical flowerspike which bears both greenish-white flowers and numerous bulbils. After flowering the plant dies but can be propagated from the bulbils

Scientific classification

Species: Furcraea parmentieri (Furcraea parmentieri)
Genus: Furcraea
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Furcraea parmentieri

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Furcraea parmentieri

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Furcraea parmentieri care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 20°C in spring, or by bulbils

Growing

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. During growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly at other times. Outdoors grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet

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