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Dyckia remotiflora

Plant type

bromeliad

size

  • H: 10"-20"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Dyckia remotiflora plant details

Dyckia remotiflora is an evergreen bromeliad with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia remotiflora

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia remotiflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Dyckia remotiflora plant

How to Grow Dyckia remotiflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 18"

  • sun
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Dyckia fosteriana foliage by Far Out Flora
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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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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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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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