Sisal has extremely high economic value, wide use, the world's most widely used hard fiber.

Sisal, also known as pineapple hemp, is the world's largest and most widely used hard fiber, mainly planted in Africa, Asia and other places. The import and export trade of sisal fiber in the world is increasing continuously, but the sisal fiber produced by China cannot meet the domestic demand. China is increasing the import volume of sisal fiber every year.

The application of sisal fiber is increasing continuously. The sisal fiber is tough, wear-resistant, saline-alkali resistant and corrosion-resistant. It is widely used in transportation, fishery, petroleum, metallurgy and other industries. It has important economic value. At present, the protective net, waterproof cloth, fishing net and woven gunny bag used in large hydropower stations built all over the country are also applied to sisal fiber crops.

Sisal can also be used as livestock feed materials, fertilizer for crops, etc., hemp leaf residue can also be used to make alcohol, oxalic acid, pectin and other products. The heads and staple fibers of sisal are processed into rayon, fine paper, brushes, etc., as well as a small number of insulating products and fillers for explosives. Sisal flower and stem sap can also be used for wine and sugar.

Sisal contains many kinds of saponin, protein, polysaccharide chemical components, and also has pharmacological effects such as lowering cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and so on. Sissogenin is a kind of pharmaceutical intermediate and important raw material for synthesizing steroid hormone drugs.

Sisal has strong adaptability to the environment, good landscaping effect, strong ability to resist pollution and purify air, and good economic value. It is also widely used in road greening, park, block scenic spot greening, factory greening and family greening.

Sisal has strong adaptability, barren tolerance, drought resistance and fear of waterlogging, but it has strong growth ability and wide adaptability. It should be planted in loose, well-drained, low-groundwater and fertile sandy loam, and it should not be planted in places with poor drainage and frequent moisture. If you encounter problems in planting sisal and don't know how to deal with them, you can go to Cloud Planting Consulting Expert, which is the largest agricultural technology question and answer platform in the world. Tens of thousands of experts in farming and breeding gathered inside, and every question asked would be answered within 2 minutes.

The flowers and leaves of sisal are very beautiful. The leaves are shaped like swords. When flowering, the flower stems stand tall and upright. The colors are white. The white flowers droop like bells. The posture is beautiful. The flowering period is lasting. The fragrance is pleasant. It is a good garden ornamental tree and a good fresh cut flower material. Often planted in the center of flower beds, in front of buildings, lawns, poolsides, terrace slopes, buildings, roadsides and hedges for planting.