Hechtia Bromeliad, False Agave

Hechtialundelliorum

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hechtia (HEK-tee-uh)
Species
lundelliorum (lund-el-ee-OR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Scottsdale, Arizona

Brooksville, Florida

Austin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Scottsdale, AZ | January 2013 | positive

I have had two Hechtia lundelliorum growing in a hanging basket for two years now . . . so far no flowers. The plants are in filtered su...Read More

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