Puya alpestris, Pitcairnia alpestris, Sapphire Tower

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Puya alpestris, Pitcairnia alpestris, Sapphire Tower

Puya alpestris, Pitcairnia alpestris
Family: Bromeliaceae
Sapphire Tower
Origin: Chile
small shrub 2-5 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Planted as an ornamental or xeriscape plant for its amazing electric-blue flowers. Arid-climate bromeliad, grows to 3-5ft, clumping habit. Leaves are long, with sharp teeth on their sides. Needs minimal water and can survive to 20-25F. Grow in full sun or part shade, should stand temperatures to 100F. Sometimes confused with the larger Puya berteroniana which has much longer (to 4-5 feet) and wider (to 2-3 inches)leaves. Propagation: Seeds.

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3968 Puya berteroniana - seeds Sapphire Tower. Planted as an ornamental or xeriscape plant for its amazing electric-blue flowers. Arid-climate bromeliad, grows to 4-5 feet with wide (to 2-3 inches) leaves. Propagation: Seeds. Ordering seeds info	Per pack: 6 seeds	BACKORDER - add to wish list
3967 Puya chilensis - seeds Planted as an ornamental or xeriscape plant for its amazing sulphur yellow flowers. Arid-climate bromeliad, grows to 3-5ft, clumping habit. Leaves are long, with sharp teeth on their sides. Needs minimal water and can survive to 20-25F. Grow in full sun or part shade, should stand temperatures to 100F. Propagation: Seeds. Broadcast the seeds on top of very well drained soil mix. Mist the seeds only enough to keep barely damp. Bright light, keep warm. Ordering seeds info	Per pack: 6 small seeds	BACKORDER - add to wish list

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