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PUYA
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Further Reading....
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Evergreen - perennial bromeliads
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - grow in bromeliad compost - full light -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - new growth susceptible to scale insects -
Place of origin - Andean South America, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guyana, northern Brazil , northern central Argentina -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Puya - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PUYA
PUYA berteroniana >
Bromeliad with rich bluish-green or deep blue-green flowers with bright orange stamens
PUYA chilensis >
Striking stiff leathery mid-green leaves of up to 3 feet in length with spines. Trumpet-shaped yellow or green flowers on a tall spike
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
