Variegated Sword Lily – Furcraea selloa var. marginata

R65.00

Well rooted plant ± 25 cm

4 in stock

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Description

The Variegated Sword Lily has striking green and yellow foliage. Its succulent sword-shaped leaves are highly decorative, and they remain green even in winter.

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Common Name(s):

Variegated Sword Lily, Variegated Wild Sisal, Variegated False Agave

Mature Size:

1.5 - 2.7 meters in height & 1.8 - 2.4 meters wide

Origin:

Colombia

Dormancy:

Flower Colours:

Yellow-green

Bloom Season:

Spring, after 14 Years (Monocarpic)

Sun Exposure:

Full sun - Partial shade

Watering:

10 - 12 days

Temperatures:

16 - 24°C | Min: 1.7°C

Toxic:

-

Wound Healing

The leaves and their juices can help treat wounds and ulcers.

 

Diuretic

The roots are used as a diuretic.

 

Other Traditional Uses

In the past, it was used to treat venereal diseases and rheumatism. It was also a general tonic.