Hechtia montana (Mezcalito)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusHechtia
Speciesmontana
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginMexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°F)60 - 80
Spread12 - 15 cm

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeUse as an accent plant in a desert garden or in a container.
PropagationPropagate from seed.
CultivationAverage water needs but be sure not to overwater.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatThrives in the bright, sunny deserts of Mexico.

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