Puya laxa

hay stack puya
Dense clumps of twisting silver rosettes hold delicate but effective spines. Three foot pink flower spikes hold royal purple-black flowers.
height 1–2ft
width 2–4ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Deer , Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs
Lowest
water
info
Ensure good drainage. Allow to dry out between waterings. It may be beneficial to wet the foliage, especially when the soil is hard to reach.
This puma likely will not need supplemental irrigation in coastal California once established, especially in foggy areas. It will however look better and grow faster if given occasional supplemental water in the dry season.
hardy
to
18F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Bolivia
california
native
No
sunset
zones
8, 9, 14–H1

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Perfect for decorating rocky areas, slopes, accenting flats, creating a protective barrier, attracting hummingbirds.
Be sure to weed around this plant early and consistently as it is difficult to remove well established weeds around its base.