Puya Bromeliad
Puyawrightii

Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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

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

Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting