Description and images of Puya berteroniana (Puya , Chagual , Cardon , Magüey), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

Image of Puya berteroniana (Puya / Chagual / Cardon / Magüey). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200-2300 m. 12 25, 2005

Species:	Puya berteroniana Mez.
Family:	Bromeliaceae
Order:	Bromeliales
Chilean Name:	Puya , Chagual , Cardon , Magüey
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Record:	0017
	About 10 Puya in Chile and 8 in our data base.
	About 30 Bromeliaceae in Chile and 22 in our data base.




	Endemic Frequent 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 (Puya / Chagual / Cardon / Magüey). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Puya berteroniana

V Region, Parque Nacional La Campana, Camino a Mina, Chile
Altitude: 700-1100 m. 10 08, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Shrub

Flower: Green, 3 petals

Height: 3 m.

Image of Puya berteroniana (Puya / Chagual / Cardon / Magüey). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200-2300 m. 12 25, 2005

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.

Watering conditions:

Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

Image of Puya berteroniana (Puya / Chagual / Cardon / Magüey). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200-2300 m. 12 25, 2005

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Useful properties:

Edible plant

Image of Puya berteroniana (Puya / Chagual / Cardon / Magüey). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Puya berteroniana

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).

Relatively easy to cultivate

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