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    Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver' plant details

    Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 0 - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare terrestrial bromeliad; lots of sun/regular water in summer; large roots.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver' plant

    How to Grow Dyckia platyphylla 'Silver'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
    • dry in summer
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 10"-20"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade
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    • dry in summer
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