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Hechtia Bromeliad, False Agave

Hechtiatillandsioides

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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

tillandsioides (til-land-see-OY-deez)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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neutral

negative

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