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Henequen
Scientific Name: Agave fourcroydes Lem.
Synonym: Agave elongata (Baker) Berger, 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) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent 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

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

References:
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A gardener guide

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