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height | 1–3ft |
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width | 2–6ft |
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tolerates | Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind |
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water needs |
Low |
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water info |
Ensure good drainage. Allow to dry out between waterings. It may be beneficial to wet the foliage, especially when the soil is hard to reach. Puyas may need no supplemental irrigation in coastal California once established, especially in foggy areas. They will however look better and grow faster if they are given occasional supplemental water in the dry season. Native to the Mediterranean climate zone of Chile (where it’s called chagual), this succulent bromeliad tolerates our summer drought, especially in coastal areas. They will need more summer irrigation in warm, dry places away from the coast. |
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hardy to |
17F |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix |
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fertilizing | Low Needs |
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origin | Central Chile |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
8, 9, 14–H1 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.
