Puya Аlpestris

Puya Аlpestris (lat. Puya Berteroniana) is a perennial plant of unusual appearance. The leaves are long and thin, up to 1 m long, up to 2.5 cm wide, and have stiff spines at the edges. The flowers are aqua-blue or blue-green in color and are arranged as spikes. Flowering occurs from October through November, but it can take 6-8 years for flowers to appear. The flower is a rare species of plant that is native to Chile. Planting and care
You can get blue puya seed (by buying it in a store) and start growing the plant in a greenhouse. Puya germinates slowly and requires a temperature of at least 21 degrees C. Use well-drained soil. Keep the seeds moderately moist until they germinate. As soon as you see seedlings emerge, move them to a brightly lit area with protection from harsh light at noon. Transplant the seedlings when they have formed a rosette. Plants can tolerate an overcrowded pot. In areas with mild winters, you can transplant them into the garden, but in areas where there are harsh winters, they should be moved from place to place to find optimum germination conditions. In summer, you can water your puya once a week, which will be more than enough. If your puya is sprouting in a pot, however, it should be watered when the top 1.5-2.5 centimeters of soil is dry. Remove old or wilted foliage from the rosette for a better appearance.