Hechtia Bromeliad, False Agave
Hechtiatillandsioides

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hechtia (HEK-tee-uh)
Species: tillandsioides (til-land-see-OY-deez)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting