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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: Peru (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Green Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: Clumping |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: Unknown |
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Puya sp. (Rio Pachachaca) - A terrestrial bromeliad that forms clumps of 2 foot wide relatively open rosettes of narrow powdery-blue gray leaves that reflex downwards with age and tall unbranched 5 foot tall spikes bearing greenish yellow flowers in the spring. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil and irrigate very little to none. This plant is native to a relatively high elevation but between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator so, while likely is hardy to frost and possibly very hardy, its ultimate hardiness is yet unknown. Our plants are grown from seed that originated from Rio Pachachaca, Peru. Plants were growing along the steep roadside in rocky soil adjacent to the Rio Pachachaca at around 8,000 feet in elevation northeast of the town of Chalhuanca.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Puya sp. "Rio Pachachaca" .
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