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Dyckia platyphylla v. rubra
Plant type
cactus / succulent, bromeliad
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Dyckia platyphylla v. rubra plant details
Dyckia platyphylla v. rubra is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. 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 platyphylla v. rubra
- Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
- Mature size: 0 - 8 IN - wide, 0 - 8 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia platyphylla v. rubra
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Dyckia platyphylla v. rubra plant
How to Grow Dyckia platyphylla v. rubra
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- burgundy
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
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Size
Height: 10"
Width: 18"
- sun
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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
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 10"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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