Dyckia Bromeliad
Dyckia platyphylla
| Family: | Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Dyckia (DY-kee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | platyphylla (plat-TY-fil-uh) (Info) |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Hayward, California
Mission Viejo, California
Richmond, California
Windermere, Florida
Covington, Louisiana
Duncan, Oklahoma
Austin, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 23, 2015, poeciliopsis from Phoenix, AZ wrote: Central Phoenix -- The Dyckia platyphylla in my garden is over 20 years old and still only has 3 heads. It is in a very harsh location, with full winter shade and afternoon summer sun. I have found few plants that will grow in this location, but D. platyphylla seems to do well. Mine is protected in winter under a tall cold frame, so I don't know it's frost-hardiness, but some of our most severe freezes have killed plants even under the cold frame and the platyphylla has always survived. It blooms years in April with intense yellow flowers. |
| Positive | On Jan 30, 2009, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote: I just noticed my old clump is sending up its first flower stalk.. I have to wonder if there are more than one type of platyphylla as mine is compact and dense as the plant in the Mission Viejo photo and nothing like the razor wire plant in palmbobs photo. |
| Positive | On Dec 1, 2004, epic1 from Windermere, FL wrote: I have a hybrid between this plant and "carlsbad" called "cherry coke". I seperated one small plant into 2 containers, and they almost immediatly overfilled the pots. Very fast grower, responds well to water in a well drained mix. Showing signs of flowering already. Windermere, FL |
| Neutral | On Mar 15, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Creates large clumps of spiny rosettes with moderately recurving forest green leaves. |
