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Agave Species, Bombay Hemp, Cantala, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavecantala

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Genus

Agave (a-GAH-vee)

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Species

cantala (kan-TAL-uh)

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Synonym

Furcraea cantala

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. It is cultivated in India for its fiber.

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Agave Species, Bombay Hemp, Cantala, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavecantala

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