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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Hechtia marnier-lapostollei - A silver terrestial bromeliad that forms a rounded cluster of rosettes that have very thick recurved hard silver gray leaves with prominet showy teeth. Plant is full to part sun (brightest ligtht the best to maintain silver color) and irrigate only occasionally. Has proven hardy to at least 25° F. A very ornamental plant in the ground or in a nice pot. Our plants are all divisions from one male plant and was the pollinator used in the cross with Hechtia argentea to create our introduction Hechtia 'Silver Star'
This information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Hechtia marnier-lapostollei. |
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