Puya boliviensis

Plant type

bromeliad

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

9b-11

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Puya boliviensis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya boliviensis

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya boliviensis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When “the drought to end all droughts” hits us here in CA, we’ll be ready with this extremely rare and endangered Puya, which exists almost entirely on the moisture of coastal fog in its native habitat, the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth. Blooming after 10 years (and each year thereafter as it’s perennial), bright lime blooms glow on many sturdy upright branchy spikes held above a 3’ clump of spiny rosettes. To 6’ tall in bloom and 5’ across. Good drainage. Hummers. Protect from frost.