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Dyckia Bromeliad

Dyckiavelascana

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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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

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

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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tropicdude

Aledo, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

Bought this plant last spring. Survived a cold, snowy winter with temps down to 12 degrees F. Some foliage dieback but not as bad as Dy...Read Moreckia choristaminea.

palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Intensely spiny, nearly pure white terristrial drought tolerant bromeliad. Looks great in xeriscape landscaping... but careful of the te...Read Moreeth on the leaves.