Puya chilensis
This Chilean bromeliad may be grown in containers or planted in our latitudes. The chartreuse-yellow floral stalks reach 2-3m above rosettes of silver-green serrated leaves. The plant will start to flower at maturity, around 6-7 years old.
60cm (à 10 ans)
-7 
1m (à 10 ans)
Sun Use
In rockeries, beds, borders and pots.
Planting
In full sun, in ordinary, well-draining soil. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Place the plant (not too deeply) in a hole with a mixture of loose soil and topsoil around the root-ball, gently tamping the earth. Water in.
Maintenance
Water well the first year. Apply an appropriate fertiliser in spring.
