by hanna1 Feb 7, 2005 10:44 AM
'Chagual' growing in its natural habitat, at the foot of the Andes Mountains at some 1000 m.a.s.l. (Santiago, Chile). The flower-spikes are from the previous season, therefore wilted.
by Ursula Oct 23, 2006 10:46 PM
Be careful when handling as the sharp hooks will catch you!
by chgrpt Jul 25, 2008 1:30 AM
Young offset recently planted. Oct 2009
by goldenstate Oct 2, 2009 2:44 AM
early flower stalk, early March, southern California
by palmbob Mar 14, 2010 8:40 PM
flower fallen off infloresence, near end of March. By this time most flowers are gone. Southern California
by palmbob Mar 28, 2011 3:00 PM
all that's left, end of March, Huntington Gardens, California
by palmbob Mar 28, 2011 3:01 PM
flower litter, end march... most are chewed up by grasshoppers and other insects.
by palmbob Mar 28, 2011 3:02 PM
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
by growin Jul 29, 2011 10:41 PM
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
by growin Jul 29, 2011 10:41 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:48 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:48 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:49 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:49 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:49 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:50 PM
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
by growin Aug 13, 2011 1:50 PM
One of the most astonishingly beautiful plants to grace our planet direct from Chile! Spectacular, 2-3’ long & 1’ across pineapple-y shaped spikes are densely studded with 1.5” waxy, metallic blooms.
by AnniesAnnuals Feb 10, 2012 3:08 PM
To 6-10’ tall in bloom (year 6-8). Spreading slowly by offshoots, spiny 3’ silvery rosettes work well as a security barrier. Can be grown in a container! Deer proof!
by AnniesAnnuals Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM
early March flower spike, Huntington Gardens, California
by palmbob Mar 18, 2012 10:32 AM
solitary flower spike, march
by palmbob Mar 18, 2012 10:34 AM
part of plants cut away to make room for pedestrians, Huntington Gardens
by palmbob Mar 18, 2012 10:36 AM
Seedlings after germination occurred about 4 months ago
by loofs Dec 3, 2012 8:04 AM
green form of flower, mid March, southern California (Huntington Gardens)
by palmbob Apr 12, 2013 1:23 PM
unopened flower
by palmbob Apr 12, 2013 1:24 PM
early inflorescence
by palmbob Apr 12, 2013 1:25 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 2:24 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 4:36 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 4:36 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 4:36 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 4:36 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 4:37 PM
In flower. At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Jun 16, 2013 8:35 PM
At the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
by Kell Sep 9, 2013 11:54 AM
My 12,000th photo in PFs. A photo fat with the promise of a most entertaining bloom.
by Kell Oct 20, 2013 4:52 AM
Huntington Gardens, southern California, March
by palmbob Mar 9, 2014 8:03 PM
Copyright David Feix, of David Feix Landscape Design in the East Bay and San Francisco Peninsula.
by Kell Apr 11, 2016 11:31 PM
Peckerwood Garden: P. caerulea x berteroniana
by Craig_R_Jackson May 22, 2017 8:49 AM
Peckerwood Garden: P. caerulea x berteroniana
by Craig_R_Jackson May 22, 2017 8:49 AM
Whangarei Quarry Gardens, New Zealand. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Dec 29, 2017 12:44 PM
Chile. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 1, 2018 7:31 PM
Chile. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 1, 2018 7:32 PM
Chile. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 1, 2018 7:32 PM
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Apr 14, 2018 1:20 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 1, 2018 6:35 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 1, 2018 6:36 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 1, 2018 6:36 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 1, 2018 6:36 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 1, 2018 6:37 PM
Rare orange faced Scrub Jay (pollen covered). University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of Ferd Bergholz. Copyright of Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:24 PM
Rare orange faced Scrub Jay getting more orange faced. University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of Ferd Bergholz. Copyright of Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:24 PM
Rare orange faced Scrub Jay divulging the secret of his orange face. University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of Ferd Bergholz. Copyright of Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valle
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:25 PM
Rare orange faced Scrub Jays (pollen covered). University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:26 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:27 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:27 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell Jun 9, 2018 7:27 PM
Inverewe Garden & Estate, United Kingdom. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/Inverewe Garden & Estate.
by Kell Jul 6, 2018 2:04 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz, Scotts Valley, CA.
by Kell May 21, 2019 3:47 PM
Last years bloom and this years! UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz.
by Kell May 21, 2019 3:47 PM
Last years bloom and this year's bud. UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz.
by Kell May 21, 2019 3:48 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell May 25, 2019 4:47 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell May 25, 2019 4:48 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell May 25, 2019 4:48 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell May 25, 2019 4:49 PM
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
by Kell May 25, 2019 4:49 PM
UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz, Scotts Valley, Ca.
by Kell Oct 2, 2019 1:20 AM
UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz, Scotts Valley, Ca.
by Kell Oct 2, 2019 1:20 AM
UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz, Scotts Valley, Ca.
by Kell Oct 2, 2019 1:20 AM
UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz, Scotts Valley, Ca.
by Kell Oct 2, 2019 1:21 AM
UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz, Scotts Valley, Ca.
by Kell Oct 2, 2019 1:21 AM
