Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Puya hybrid
Also Known As
- Puya x.
Plant type
cactus / succulent, bromeliad
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Puya hybrid plant details
Puya hybrid is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya hybrid
- Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya hybrid
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Puya hybrid
Gardening facts about Puya hybrid plant
How to Grow Puya hybrid
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Puya for your garden
aka Silver Puya
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Puya berteroniana, Blue Puya, Turquoise Puya
Plant Type
Perennial, Bromeliad
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 3'-12'
Width: 3'-15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Puya whytea, Sapphire Tower
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 36"
- sun - mostly sun
- dry in winter
aka Hay Stack Puya
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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