Mexican Candle Plant
Furcraea is a slow-growing succulent reaching 6–10 ft, thriving in USDA zones 9–11, requiring sandy, well-drained soil, full sun, low moisture, and having no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-arid
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
40% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Minimal watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
3 to 5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 15 years
Health Benefits
Wax Production, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% loam, 30% sand, 30% composte
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply monthly with liquid organic fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, sticky residue, yellowing leaves
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, improve drainage
In-Organic Remedies
Systemic fungicides