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Dyckia fosteriana

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bromeliad

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Dyckia fosteriana plant details

Dyckia fosteriana is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with black, blue, bronze and chocolate foliage. In spring and winter orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia fosteriana

Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, blue, bronze and chocolate
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia fosteriana

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful thin leaves with purple flesh covered in white scurf, hooked white spines along margins. Grows into a rather large succulent terrestrial bromeliad.
Protect from afternoon sunFull Sun to Light Shade. Long lasting Orange Flowers on unbranched spikes. Outdoor/Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Dyckia fosteriana plant

How to Grow Dyckia fosteriana

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • blue
    • chocolate
    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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