The Blue Puya plant, or Turquoise Puya, is a bromeliad and closely related to the pineapple. ... The plant is a rare specimen that hails from Chile in the Andes Mountains. It is part of several cactus and succulent plant collections but is not found wild in North America.
How do you grow Blue Puya?
Puya are slow to germinate and require temperatures of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). Use a well-drained potting soil in a seed flat. Keep the seeds moderately moist until they sprout. Once you see seedlings, move the flat to a brightly lit area with protection from the harsh light of midday.
Is Puya Monocarpic?
Puyas grow very large, but slowly. ... Many species of Puya produce giant flower spikes that grow very tall and produce hundreds of flowers. They are monocarpic, meaning they produce only one flower spike and eventually die.
Is Puya Alpestris a succulent?
What is Turquoise Puya? The plant is a rare specimen that hails from Chile in the Andes Mountains. It is part of several cactus and succulent plant collections but is not found wild in North America.
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