Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

Arid-climate bromeliad, grows to 3-5ft, clumping habit. Leaves are long, with sharp teeth on their sides.

Hardiness

Hardy to about 20-25F.

Growing Environment

Needs minimal water. Grow in full sun or part shade, should stand temperatures to 100F.

Propagation

By seeds and divisions.

Uses

Planted as an ornamental or xeriscape plant for its amazing electric-blue flowers, a color unlike almost anything produced in the plant kingdom.

Native Range

Native to higher altitude regions of Chile.

Additional Pictures

Related Species

Bromeliaceae
	Ananas comosus Pineapple		Puya alpestris Sapphire Tower
	Puya berteroniana Aqua Sapphire Tower		Puya coerulea Chagual