Plant Highlights
June
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Puya venusta
Highlight Month:
June
Nativity:
Chile
Growth Habit:
This bromeliad is a clumping species; eventually making large thickets. Individual plants are about 3 feet across.
Growing Requirements:
Native to the seasonally dry areas of Chile, Puya venusta requires good drainage and full sun. Will not tolerate freezing.
Features:
The silvery leaves are highly ornamental and the fantastic flower spikes in summer are very eye-catching.
Where at Lotusland:
The Cactus Garden is home to Puya venusta and a hybrid of P. venusta from The Huntington.