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

Synonym:Puya formosa

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

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

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting