Date collected: April 18, 2011
Location: Collected from the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles
Nativity: Not native to California (Native to Chile)Scientific name: Puya venusta
Other names: Chagualillo
Habitat: In Chile, where it is warm, they can be found in altitudes of 0 to 500 meters and can have a height of 1.5 meters when fully grown. They like frequent exposure to sunlight and are drought resistant.
Habitat: In Chile, where it is warm, they can be found in altitudes of 0 to 500 meters and can have a height of 1.5 meters when fully grown. They like frequent exposure to sunlight and are drought resistant.
Special notes: This cactus has an ornamental value in gardens, for they have beautifully unique flowers in the shades of brilliant blues and purples. Caution must be taken when near them because they have sharp leaves.
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