How to grow and care for Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay
Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay
How often should I water?
check Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~38℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Puya alpestris (Poepp.) Gay is a member of Bromeliaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Puya |
| Species | Puya alpestris |
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