Puya Bromeliad
Puyafloccosa

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Puya (POO-yuh)
Species: floccosa (flok-KOH-suh)

Synonym:Pitcairnia floccosa

Synonym:Pitcairnia guyanensis

Synonym:Pitcairnia quatameensis

Synonym:Pourretia floccosa

Synonym:Puya quatameensis

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting