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Hechtia Bromeliad, False Agave

Hechtiastenopetala

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hechtia (HEK-tee-uh)

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Species

stenopetala (sten-oh-PET-al-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

Very thin leaved, spiny spiny spiny terrestrial drought tolerant bromeliad with dark green colorations. Suckers profusely making a dange...Read Morerous low growing bush. Caution!

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Hechtia Bromeliad, False Agave

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