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    Puya minima

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Puya minima plant details

    Puya minima is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya minima

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya minima

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Puya minima plant

    How to Grow Puya minima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Puya coerulea

    aka Silver Puya

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Puya coerulea close-up, flower by pabloendemico
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    Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri

    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
    Photo of Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri flower, form by Far Out Flora
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    Puya alpestris

    aka Puya whytea, Sapphire Tower

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Puya alpestris flower by Far Out Flora
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    Puya chilensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Puya chilensis flower, form, mass-planting by plant lust
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    Puya laxa

    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
    Photo of Puya laxa foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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