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Dyckia hebdingii

Also Known As

  • Dyckia ebdingii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Dyckia hebdingii plant details

Dyckia hebdingii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia hebdingii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 8 IN - wide, 0 - 8 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia hebdingii

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact Dyckia species with stout, spiny leaves in a tight rosette. Nice blueish color. Very rare, slow growing species. Rarely offered.

Gardening facts about Dyckia hebdingii plant

How to Grow Dyckia hebdingii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

See other plant types of Dyckia for your garden

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 18"

  • sun
  • dry in summer
Photo of Dyckia choristaminea foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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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
Photo of Dyckia fosteriana foliage by Far Out Flora
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Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Dyckia platyphylla flower, form by Stan Shebs
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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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