Dyckia 'Avalanche'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bromeliad

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Dyckia 'Avalanche' plant details

Dyckia 'Avalanche' is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with purple, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia 'Avalanche'

Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen purple, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia 'Avalanche'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful, silver bromeliad cultivar with breeding as follows: Dyckia marnier-lapostollei var. estevesii as the seed parent and dyckia fosteriana x platyphylla as the pollen parent. The result is a gorgeous, compact plant with brilliant white teeth and lavender colored leaves with plenty of scurf (white dusty looking trichome cells).