Hechtia Bromeliad Species, False Agave
Hechtiaargentea

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hechtia (HEK-tee-uh)
Species: argentea (ar-JEN-tee-uh)

Synonym:Dyckia argentea

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting