Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Furcraea cabuya is drought-tolerant once established. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Water more sparingly in cooler months, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Furcraea cabuya is a large, trunkless succulent with stiff, sword-shaped leaves forming a rosette. It produces a tall flower spike.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight but can tolerate some shade.
Allow to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Drought-tolerant, susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm to average
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Furcraea cabuya is drought-tolerant once established. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Water more sparingly in cooler months, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Pruning is generally not required for Furcraea cabuya. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base of the plant using a sharp, clean knife or pruners. This helps maintain the plant's appearance and health.
Propagate Furcraea cabuya primarily through offsets (pups) that grow from the base of the mother plant. Carefully separate the offsets when they are a reasonable size and have developed some roots.
Allow them to callus before planting in well-draining soil.
Repot Furcraea cabuya only when it becomes severely root-bound, typically every 2-3 years. Use a cactus or succulent potting mix with excellent drainage.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Furcraea Cabuya (Furcraea cabuya) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Furcraea |
| Species | Furcraea cabuya |
Similar in genus Furcraea
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