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Dyckia altissima
Plant type
cactus / succulent, bromeliad
size
- H: 4"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Dyckia altissima plant details
Dyckia altissima is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia altissima
- Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia altissima
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Dyckia altissima plant
How to Grow Dyckia altissima
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Dyckia mariner-lapostolelii, White Dyckia
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - moderate
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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