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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

    Gardening 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

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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 fosteriana

    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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    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
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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
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