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Dyckia 'Black Gold'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Dyckia 'Black Gold' plant details

Dyckia 'Black Gold' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia 'Black Gold'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia 'Black Gold'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sharp marginal teeth, deep rich color in full sun, clusters of 3' rosettes. Hardy to 23 °F.

Gardening facts about Dyckia 'Black Gold' plant

How to Grow Dyckia 'Black Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 18"

  • sun
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • low
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Dyckia rariflora foliage by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 10"-20"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade
  • regular
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Dyckia remotiflora foliage by Stan Shebs
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