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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.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    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

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • blue
      • chocolate
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Dyckia choristaminea

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dyckia choristaminea foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Dyckia platyphylla

    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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    Dyckia rariflora

    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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    Dyckia remotiflora

    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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    Dyckia marnier-lapostollei

    aka Dyckia mariner-lapostolelii, White Dyckia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - moderate
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dyckia marnier-lapostollei foliage by plant lust
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