Paper Leaf Agave Furcraea Mediopicta

QUICK SPECS OUTDOOR Zone 9b-11 PATIO Zone 4a-11 SOIL TYPE Cactus Mix % SUN 80-100% POT SIZE 5″ Deep INCLUDES One Plant ABOUT THIS DROUGHT TOLLERANT PLANT Furcraea Mediopicta Plant, Furcraea Mediopicta has strong strap shaped leave that are completely spineless. Bright green margins with a cream colored center band set this plant apart in the garden or on the patio. When full size Mediopicta can reach heights of 5 feet tall and 8 feet across with a flower spike that can soar 25 feet into the air. Strongly scented flowers emerge greenish white for all the bees to enjoy. After pollination small plantlets emerge and cover the stalk making a fantastic display for the gardener. These are very healthy Drought Tollerant Plants with well established root systems. In a container, your new Furcraea Mediopicta will add rich feel to your porch or patio, in the ground it can reach it’s full potential in just a season or two when planted in a well drained, sandy cactus mix. Please note: Lower leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress. The growth rate of Furcraea Mediopicta will vary greatly depending on season, soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. Always changing! DROUGHT TOLLERANT PLANT CARE Furcraea Mediopicta are very easy to grow Drought Tollerant Plants that and seem to grow best when neglected. They add a wonderful accent to any desert garden or patio. In very cold zones a containerized Furcraea Mediopicta can be brought inside for the winter months.  Most will survive a very light frost and quickly return to normal in spring. In the northern end of their grow zone Furcraea Mediopicta plants should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. When you receive your new plant open your box carefully and water if dry. Please take your time when opening. Most foliage damage occurs when the box is ripped open in the excitement of receiving new plants. Many plants, especially succulents, are very fragile and leaves may snap easily if not handled cautiously. CONTAINER SIZE Most gardeners don’t realize that Drought Tollerant Plants grow very well in patio containers. Allow enough room for growth generally a 10″ to a 20″ diameter, 10″ deep container will suffice, however the smaller variety plants will do well in a small 6″ round pot. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your plant will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow. At that point it is time for a larger pot. SOIL Furcraea Mediopicta enjoy well drained, sandy cactus mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky soils. FERTILIZER To help establish your new Furcraea Mediopicta, fertilize sparingly, biannually with a slow time release 15-5-10. Unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly. WARNING – The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers may damage the roots thus killing the plant. GROW ZONE & LIGHT Best outdoors if grown in zone 9b-11, find your zone here. This plant requires 85-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is best. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in this zone but must be brought inside for the winter months. (avoid frost) BEFORE YOU PLANT OUTDOORS Here at Kens Nursery these Drought Tollerant Plants are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant directly in full sun you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting. WHAT IS THE SHIPPING SIZE All Drought Tollerant Plants for sale will vary in size. In the spring, plants are often smaller than plants shipped in the fall. Most plants designated with a sku ending in -4, or -3 will arrive in a standard 4 inch or 2.75 inch growers pot respectively. Kens new, reusable, recyclable deep cells are 5 to 7 inches deep and 1 to 2.5 inches in diameter. Products growing in these cells are easy to transplant and allow for deeper, faster growth and are designated with a -5, or -7. (Note: The item sku number can be found just below the buy button.) The color and style of these pots may vary. If we are out of a particular size item, we may ship a larger size at no additional charge. You can see the various pot sizes and actual plants ready to ship. (click-here) Note: Before leaving, plants are inspected and pruned if necessary to facilitate shipping. Your new Drought Tollerant Plant is then bagged to keep the soil moist, to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Then your plant is tissue or kraft paper wrapped and secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts. You will be pleased. You may want to buy Furcraea Mediopicta online now while they are in stock.