Dyckia Bromeliad Species
Dyckiamarnier-lapostollei

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dyckia (DY-kee-uh)
Species: marnier-lapostollei (MAR-nee-air lah-pos-STOL-ee-eye)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent


Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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
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