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    Dyckia marnier-lapostollei

    Also Known As

    • Dyckia mariner-lapostolelii
    • White Dyckia

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, bromeliad

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Dyckia marnier-lapostollei plant details

    Dyckia marnier-lapostollei is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with blue, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - moderate water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia marnier-lapostollei

    Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia marnier-lapostollei

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - moderate
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dyckia species with excellent silver/purple foliage from many dusty silver trichomes on its triangular leaves. This bromeliad forms low mounds with rosettes up to 8" across.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Silvery terrestrial bromeliad from Brazil to 12" across.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    The "felted" white dyckia - slow growing, sharp spined beautiful oddities

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dyckia marnier-lapostollei plant

    How to Grow Dyckia marnier-lapostollei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - moderate

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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