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Hechtia caerulea

Also Known As

  • Hechtia integerrima
  • Niveophyllum caeruleum
  • Niveophyllum caeruleum Matuda

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Hechtia caerulea plant details

Hechtia caerulea is an evergreen perennial bromeliad with chartreuse foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hechtia caerulea

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hechtia caerulea

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hechtia caerulea plant

How to Grow Hechtia caerulea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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