Photo by Paradise Found Nursery
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Dyckia 'Silverback'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dyckia 'Silverback' plant details
Dyckia 'Silverback' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with purple, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia 'Silverback'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen purple, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia 'Silverback'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This terrestrial bromeliad hybrid is a cross between Dyckia marinier-lapostelle and Dyckia 'Brittle Star'. Vigorous, with beautiful purplish coloring and dusty white scurf.
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Gardening facts about Dyckia 'Silverback' plant
How to Grow Dyckia 'Silverback'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
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Size
Height: 10"
Width: 18"
- sun
- dry in summer
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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
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Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low
- dry in summer
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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
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 10"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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