Re: Furcraea

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• Subject: Re: Furcraea
• From: T* &* M* R* <t*@xtra.co.nz>
• Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 14:52:33 +1200
• References: <199809241336.GAA09192@zimmer.csufresno.edu>

Sue Haffner wrote:
> 
> How hardy are Furcraea species? Are they strictly for
> frost-free areas? I have received two nice variegated
> Furcraeas, and am wondering if they belong in planters,
> or whether I can put them in the ground. I would
> appreciate any comments.
> 

 Hi Sue 
I consulted my new copy of Heidi Gildermeister's book and she mentions
Fucraea without any particular indication of tenderness, so I presume
they would be able to survive at least mild frosts. This is certainly
the case with the related Agaves which grow around where I live and will
stand temperatures at least as low as 23F. 

Moira

Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata, New Zealand
"Old" is 10 years older than I am.

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