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Bromeliaceae
Dyckia Bromeliad
Dyckiafosteriana x platyphylla
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b)
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April 2005
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Dark purply hybrid with moderately large white sharp marginal teeth.