How to tend a Puya chilensis
Also known as: Pitcairnia chilensis (Molina) Lodd. ex G.Don, Pitcairnia coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Pourretia coarctata Ruiz & Pav., Puya coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Fisch., Puya gigantea Phil., Puya quillotana W.Weber, Puya suberosa Molina, Puya chilensis var. gigantea (Phil.) Baker
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Like moist environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, water every day in summer, reduce water in winter
Sunlight
Like half shade, bright scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply liquid fertilizers once every 10-15 days in summer and autumn
Pruning
Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Mexico
- Category
- Bromeliaceae, Billbergia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period mainly in winter and spring, viewing period 1-2 months
- Flower colors
- Bract orange red, orange, purple, peach red
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