Puya Bromeliad Species

Puyaspathacea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Puya (POO-yuh)
Species
spathacea (spath-ay-SEE-uh)
Synonym
Pitcairnia spathacea
Puya formosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Smaller Puya - suckers like all the others but doesn't tend to create massive colonies as easily. Has one of the most startling red, bra...Read More

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