wonderful puya
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P.mirabilis is a bromeliad, producing loose, evergreenrosettes of long, narrow, stiff and leathery, pale grey-green or bronzy-green leaves edged with fine teeth. Mature rosettes produces stout flower stems,with yellow-green, bell-shaped flowers up to 10cm long, followed by green fruit containing winged seeds
Scientific classification
- Species
- wonderful puya (Puya mirabilis)
- Genus
- Puya
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wonderful puya
Distribution map
Argentina and Bolivia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of wonderful puya
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wonderful puya care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19-24°C as soon as ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in a container in terrestrial bromeliad compost. Water moderately when in active growth in mid-spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. Can stand outdoors in a sheltered, sunny position in summer; otherwise grow in good light in a warm greenhouse
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rots in wet soils
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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