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Dyckia platyphylla
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Dyckia platyphylla plant details
Dyckia platyphylla is an evergreen bromeliad with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia platyphylla
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia platyphylla
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Dyckia platyphylla plant
How to Grow Dyckia platyphylla
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dyckia for your garden
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 10"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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
aka Frazzle Dazzle Hardy Bromeliad
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 10"-15"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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