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Hechtia Bromeliad, False Agave

Hechtiarosea

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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

rosea (RO-zee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Veined

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Winter

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palmbob

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

Great looking desert Bromeliad from Mexico with maroon to burgundy bands across leaves. Has viscious spines on leaves.

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