Dyckia Bromeliad 'Amethyst'

Dyckia

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dyckia (DY-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

Very stiff-leaved terrestrial bromeliad with purplish dark arching leaves lined with small, white sharp teeth and silvery underside leaves

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Banded Net-wing Beetle
(Calopteron reticulatum)
Ground Cuckooshrike
(Coracina maxima)