Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Furcraea

Species:

Furcraea stratiotes

USDA Symbol:

FUST

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky hillsides and dry slopes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Primarily propagated via bulbils produced on the inflorescence; seeds rarely used.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI