Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Puya chilensis flower, form, mass-planting by plant lust

    Photo by plant lust

    This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

    Show all photos

    Puya chilensis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, bromeliad

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

    More Options

    Puya chilensis plant details

    Puya chilensis is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya chilensis

    Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
    Uses: long-blooming, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya chilensis

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Astounding 3’ large, ultimate chartreuse flower heads glowing as if lit from within, arise atop stout 12’ stalks in Spring (lasting for months) like something from another planet. Filled with syrupy nectar, the large waxy blooms attract lots of birds & hummers who perch conveniently on the stems held outwards from the flowers. Arguably the most beautiful & surreal member of the Bromeliad family, it forms pokey, hooked leaves in dense rosettes so common to the family. Spreading by rosettes to as much as 15’ wide - just think what a formidable security wall it can make! Takes 10-15 years to bloom but then you & your Puya will live on in infamy! Drought tolerant, but enjoys some Summer water. Well drained soil. Deer proof extraordinaire!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Puya chilensis plant

    How to Grow Puya chilensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    See other plant types of Puya for your garden

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    Puya raimondii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Puya raimondii flower by Dick Culbert
    View Plant

    More Options

    +19 more Puya
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved