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Dyckia rariflora

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bromeliad

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9b-11

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Dyckia rariflora plant details

Dyckia rariflora is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. 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 rariflora

Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia rariflora

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small growing terrestrial bromeliad that produces pups along stolons. Spines widely spaced along leaf margins. This is a variable species that has many different looks. This one in particular has magenta hued margins. Colors change depending on light.