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Henequen

Scientific Name: Agave fourcroydes Lem.
Synonym: Agave elongata, Agave ixtlioides, Agave longifolia, Agave rigida var. longifolia , Agave sullivani
Family: Agavaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 28°F ( -2°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Unknown

Growth Habits: Large offsetting rosette, up to 8 feet in diameter (2.5 m), occasionally forms a trunk

Watering Needs: Regular water in summer

Propagation: Offsets or bulbils

The Agave fourcroydes is an hybrid and does not produce any seed.

Blooming Habits:
The greenish-yellow flowers of the Agave fourcroydes are organized in a 16 to 20 feet tall panicle (5 to 6 m).

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