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Height: 3 m.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

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INTRODUCTION

This plant is an excellent option for outdoor growing in colder climates (-5º C), one of few bromeliaceae that can withstand freezing temperatures. Combine that with a very strange appearance, big green flowers and you get a first-class ornamental!

Image of Puya berteroniana

V Region, Parque Nacional La Campana, Camino a Mina; Altitude: 700-1100 m. October 08, 2006

DESCRIPTION

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Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas; Altitude: 1200-2300 m. December 25, 2005

HABITAT

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Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas; Altitude: 1200-2300 m. December 25, 2005

USES

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Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule; Altitude: 500-2200 m. January 13, 2006

GROWING TIPS

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More photos (1) of Puya berteroniana Mez. available here  

More species from the same Bromeliaceae family in our data base:

Deuterocohnia chrysantha

Fascicularia bicolor (Puñeñe/Chupón/Chupalla)

Fascicularia litoralis (Puñeñe/Chupón/Chupalla)

Greigia sp. #2764

Greigia sphacelata (Chupón / Quiscal)

Ochagavia carnea (Cardoncillo)

Ochagavia lindleyana

Ochagavia litoralis

Puya berteroniana (Puya/Chagual/Cardon/Magüey)

Puya boliviensis

Puya chilensis (Puya/Chagual)

Puya coerulea (Chagualillo)

Puya coerulea ssp. Santiago

Puya venusta (Chagualillo)

Tillandsia capillaris (Clavel del aire)

Tillandsia geissei