blue puya

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P. coerulea is an evergreen, terrestrial bromeliad to 2m with stout stems each ending in a spreading rosette of tough, narrow, silver leaves up to 60cm long with hooked spines along the margins. In summer, mature plants produce narrow, tubular, dark blue flowers clustered in upright spikes 40cm or more tall

Scientific classification

Species: blue puya (Puya coerulea)
Genus: Puya
Family: Bromeliaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of blue puya

Distribution map

Central Chile

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of blue puya

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blue puya care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C as soon as ripe

Growing

Under glass grow in terrestrial bromeliad compost in full light. Water moderately when in active growth in mid-spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. Plants will tolerate temperatures below 0°C for brief periods if acclimatised to cool winter conditions. In warm, sheltered gardens grow plants outdoors in a sunny spot in sharply draining soil and protect from winter wet

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