Photo of Dyckia Sp. foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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Dyckia Sp.

Plant type

bromeliad

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Dyckia Sp. plant details

Dyckia Sp. is an evergreen bromeliad with blue foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia Sp.

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia Sp.

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Protect from afternoon sun Full Sun to Light Shade. Long lasting Orange Flowers on unbranched spikes. Outdoor/Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Dyckia Sp. plant

How to Grow Dyckia Sp.

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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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