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Puya Bromeliad Species

Puyaspathacea

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Family

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

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Genus

Puya (POO-yuh)

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Species

spathacea (spath-ay-SEE-uh)

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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

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