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Dyckia Bromeliad, Pineapple Dyckia 'Golden Glow'

Dyckiabrevifolia

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Dyckia brevifolia by palmbob
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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dyckia (DY-kee-uh)
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Species
brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-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

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

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chanin
| April 2006 | positive

One of my most favorite Dyckia, but I just realized that to enhance its golden (or yellow or moon or sun !!!) glowing you should give the...Read More

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

Very attractive pale-green to yellow-green leaved terrestrial bromeliad with sparse but sharp spines, thick, stiff leaves with bright whi...Read More

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