Dyckia leptostachya

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

8b-10b

Dyckia leptostachya plant details

Dyckia leptostachya is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia leptostachya

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia leptostachya

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Brazilian native succulent, to 1 ft tall and wide, has blushed red leaves and is often used in hybridizing to add color to new cultivars. Summer flowers are orange on 3 ft spikes standing above the rosette of foliage. Needs sun in lean and well-drained soil with only occasional summer water. Frost hardy to the upper teens F, USDA zone 8b.