Photo of Dyckia 'Tarzana' foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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Dyckia 'Tarzana'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Dyckia 'Tarzana' plant details

Dyckia 'Tarzana' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with black, purple, variegated and white foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. 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 'Tarzana'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, purple, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia 'Tarzana'

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

A Bill Baker hybrid. Wide purple-ish black leaves with evenly spaced, long white teeth. Tall spike covered in orange flowers. Excellent dyckia hybrid - this bromeliad is a collector's item!

Gardening facts about Dyckia 'Tarzana' plant

How to Grow Dyckia 'Tarzana'

  • 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
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

Zones

8b-10b

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
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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