Texas False Agave (Hechtia Texensis) is a perennial succulent in the Bromeliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Hechtia texensis is a bromeliad species native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, known for its spiny rosette form and drought tolerance.
Texas False Agave
Hechtia Texensis
Hechtia texensis is a bromeliad species native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, known for its spiny rosette form and drought tolerance.
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