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)

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

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