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FURCRAEA longaeva
A rare yucca-like plant with pale bluish-green upright sword-like leaves. White flower spikes are produced on mature plants in summer and can reach 10-12 feet in height. Prefers full sun in a well drained location and protection from frost
£19.00 each
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Good to know
F. parmentieri. Spectacular when in flower. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, particularly under glass. -
Place of origin
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Evergreen
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White
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Bell/LanternBroadly bell-shaped
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Panicles
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Denticulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
2-8m (6½-26ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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SucculentPerennial succulent with emergent stems to 5m (16ft) long bearing rosettes to 3m (10ft) across of stiff, lance-shaped, pointed leaves to 70cm (28in) long with many small marginal teeth. Pyramid-shaped panicles to 5m (16ft) long of drooping branches carry groups of 2-4 flowers 4cm (1½in) long. Numerous bulbils are also produced.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)Under glass use standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPlenty of grit for good drainage - desert loving plant.
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Full sun
Do not allow to get too wet in winter. -
Mature Size2-8m (6½-26ft)
2m (6½ft)
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