Puya
Alpestris Seeds
Common name: Sapphire Tower
Species: Puya alpestris
Scarification/Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Germination:
Puya alpestris is easy to germinate. Any small containers
will do. For the soil use 1-part high-quality potting soil and 1 part perlite,
mixed well. Fill each container to within 1/2″ of the top with soil. Water
them so they are moist, not wet. Place 1 or 2 seeds on top and sprinkle a very
thin layer of soil on top – just enough to barely cover the seeds. Spray the
topsoil with a spray bottle. Put the container in a plastic bag to keep
moisture. Place the pots in a spot that’s about 65-70 degrees, under a
fluorescent bulb, or in bright shade. The seeds should sprout within 3-4 weeks,
although allow up to 8 weeks for any slow ones.
Description:
Puya alpestris is better known as the Sapphire Towers. This
pineapple relative is from the Bromeliaceae family. Native of Chile. Great
plant to attract hummingbirds. For several years the clump will gradually
enlarge until it is about 2 feet tall. Usually by this time several pups have
started. Puya alpestris is amazing. It doesn’t form an edible fruit, but the
flowers will have you salivating. The prickly arching leaves are a show
themselves, 4-5-foot-tall rosette of curving, spiny-margined, light green
leaves that are silver-gray beneath. Leaves are 1-2 inches wide at their base
and 2-3 feet long. In the spring Puya alpestris produces this Sapphire tower of
blooms. This is a most extraordinary color with the deepest sapphire blue and a
green overtone. The flower spike is about 6’ tall and the branches have
flowerless tips that act as perches for hummingbirds that pollinate the flowers.
Hardiness zone: 9 -11, (-5°C/25°F, 4°C/40°F) in winter. Puya alpestris is an
evergreen that is drought tolerant with low water needs. Grow in full sun or
part shade, can stand temperatures up to 100°F. Water moderately whenever the
soil is about 2/3 dry down where the roots are. Avoid letting the soil
completely dry out, but don’t let it stay soggy either. Also keep them fairly
dry during the winter, unless temperatures are above freezing. They will bloom
the soonest if protected from frost.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant, so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Avery (verified owner) –
The seeds had a great germination rate
John (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Camden (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Charles (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Zohar (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days