Hen and Chicks

Plant Highlights

June

  • Puya venusta

    Highlight Month:

    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.

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