Is this an aloe? in the Plant ID forum

Aug 18, 2021 5:41 PM CST

Thread OP

I've had this aloe for 10 years now and its doing really well but I can never seem to find out what it is, I've seen a few plants that look similar but they aren't aloes, but it is similar to one. Does anyone know what type of succulent or aloe it is? Thanks

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Baja_Costero

Aug 18, 2021 5:56 PM CST

Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)

It is a bromeliad (cousin of the pineapple), not an aloe, but I could not tell you specifically which one.

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Gardener2493

Aug 18, 2021 6:16 PM CST

whatever this is, it is definitely not an aloe.

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SucculentxCactusLove

Aug 18, 2021 6:41 PM CST

Thread OP

Baja_Costero said:It is a bromeliad (cousin of the pineapple), not an aloe, but I could not tell you specifically which one.

Thanks

I did wonder if it was a bromeliad but all the ones I saw on google had red in the centre and mine doesn't but I suppose they don't all have that

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SucculentxCactusLove

Aug 18, 2021 6:42 PM CST

Thread OP

Gardener2493 said:whatever this is, it is definitely not an aloe.

Thanks

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Hamwild

Aug 18, 2021 7:04 PM CST

Georgia (Zone 8a)

@calif_sue, do you believe this may get more views (and an answer) on the Plant ID forum?

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purpleinopp

Aug 19, 2021 7:52 AM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Hi & welcome! Could you add a closer pic of the blooms?

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KellyFW

Aug 19, 2021 12:07 PM CST

Name: Kelly
Redding, California (Zone 9b)

Puya mirabilis. Mine is planted in the ground and forms a large clump over time.

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KellyFW

Aug 19, 2021 12:38 PM CST

Name: Kelly
Redding, California (Zone 9b)

Here is mine earlier this summer before the buds started opening.

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purpleinopp

Aug 19, 2021 12:54 PM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

That does seem to agree:
Bromeliad (Puya mirabilis)

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Wildbloomers

Aug 20, 2021 11:09 AM CST

Central Florida (Zone 10a)

Definitely Puya mirabilis. Even though I'm in Florida in a slightly warmer, wetter climate than @KellyFW, mine all bloomed this month. I would have expected mine to bloom first since this is a Bolivian plant. Maybe rain pattern played a part.

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