{"product_id":"puya-mirabilis-wonderful-puya","title":"Puya mirabilis – Wonderful Puya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuya mirabilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Wonderful Puya, is a striking terrestrial bromeliad with a graceful, grass-like rosette of long, narrow, arching green leaves. As this plant is grown from seed, it offers the special pleasure of watching a collector’s plant develop from its earliest stages into a mature architectural specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith time and good growing conditions, Puya mirabilis produces a spectacular tall flowering stem carrying numerous unusual pale yellow-green, bell-shaped flowers. Mature plants can produce offsets and form impressive clumps, making this a rewarding feature plant for succulent collections, xeriscape gardens, and warm tropical-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuya mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWonderful Puya\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBromeliaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerrestrial bromeliad\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBolivia to northwestern Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerennial, evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, narrow, arching green leaves forming a grass-like rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClumping rosette-forming plant that can produce offsets with age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnusual pale yellow-green, bell-shaped flowers carried on a tall flowering stem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRosette approximately 40–60cm wide; foliage approximately 40–70cm tall; flowering stem approximately 1–2m tall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 5–10 years for a mature plant. Seed-grown plants may reach flowering size in approximately 2–4 years under good growing conditions, while established offsets can flower sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun to very bright light. More sunlight encourages strong, compact growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater during active growth, allowing the soil to dry between watering. Reduce watering in winter. Established plants are drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery well-draining soil mix. Avoid heavy or permanently wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed lightly every 6–8 weeks during active growth with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoys warm conditions. Protect young plants from severe frost and prolonged cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown from seed. Mature plants can also be propagated from offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied in a 12cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSeed-grown plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Puya mirabilis has been grown from seed, so its growth and flowering journey will take time\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePatience rewarded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed-grown plants may take approximately 2–4 years to flower under good growing conditions, with full maturity taking longer\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free-draining mix and allow the soil to dry between watering to help prevent root problems\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSun-loving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very bright light supports compact growth and flowering\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSpiny leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf margins have small teeth or spines. Handle carefully when planting or repotting\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eClumping habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants can produce offsets and develop into impressive clumps\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered across South Africa. Please ensure someone is available to receive your plant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical at Nine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44343087726670,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/3631\/5726\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_16_2026_12_24_27_PM.png?v=1789554295","url":"https:\/\/botanicalatnine.com\/products\/puya-mirabilis-wonderful-puya","provider":"Botanical at Nine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}