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Puya Bromeliad

Puyaboliviensis

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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
boliviensis (boh-liv-ee-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Puya copiapina
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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