Summary: Puya humilis is an epiphytic terrestrial plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

Botanical name: Puya humilis Mez Family: Bromeliaceae Origin: Bolivia Common name: puya Hardiness: -7°C ? Puya humilis is an epiphytic terrestrial plant of the Bromeliaceae family, native to Bolivia. The plant is made up of rosettes with thorn-edged leaves, between 15 and 25 centimetres high. The flowers, which appear in summer, have a red stalk and three violet petals. It grows in sunny rock gardens on stone in a highly draining mix with only 1/3 soil, the rest being granite arena and gravel, all covered with pozzolana.