FURCRAEA

F. longaeva (parmentieri) holds the record for the world's tallest flowering spike at about 40ft. In a good year produces quantities of bulbils which fall to the ground and are easily grown on.

Genus of 21 species of perennial succulents from desert-like areas of the West Indies, Central America and North and South America.

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Use in a desert garden or specimen in warmer climates.
Place of origin
West Indies, the Americas.
Succulent

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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

2 to 3 Litre

£19.00

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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax

Blood, Fish & Bone

Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.

1.5 kg

£6.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy

Afterplant - Grow Your Own

AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.

1ltr

£8.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy

All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant

All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.

1 ltr

£8.50

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