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Hechtia Bromeliad Species, False Agave

Hechtiaargentea

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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
argentea (ar-JEN-tee-uh)
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Synonym
Dyckia argentea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting

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