Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Puya (POO-yuh) (Info)
Species: berteroniana
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One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Green
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Smooth-Textured
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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