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Puya Bromeliad Species, Queen of the Andes

Puyaraimondii

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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Puya (POO-yuh)
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Synonym
Pourretia gigantea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

San Leandro, California

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