Dyckia choristaminea

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bromeliad

size

H: 10"
W: 18"

planting zones

8b-10b

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Dyckia choristaminea plant details

Dyckia choristaminea is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia choristaminea

Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia choristaminea

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very small growing dyckia species that forms mounds of narrow leaved rosettes. Very small spines along each margin. Cute little bromeliad!

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Sun to Part Shade. 10" tall Yellow flower spikes. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Terrestrial bromeliad with succulent, spidery leaves mottled deep purple and forming rosettes to only about 4.” Flowers are produced in summertime clusters of orangey red. Offsets quickly after flowering. Full sun for best color. We find it best as a pot specimen though would make a good wall or rock garden plant where temperatures seldom drop to 18 °F, upper USDA zone 8.