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    Puya spathacea

    Also Known As

    • Green Puya

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Puya spathacea plant details

    Puya spathacea is an evergreen bromeliad with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya spathacea

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya spathacea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Puya spathacea plant

    How to Grow Puya spathacea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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