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Dyckia
DIE-kee-uh
Bromeliaceae
Explanation of name:
Named Prince Joseph Salm-Rerfferscheidd-Dyck a 19th century Russian
botanist (1713-1861)
Natural range:
Brazil
Recognition:
Dyckias are
terrestrial. They have particularly stiff spiny semi-succulent leaves. The
flowers on stalks emerging from the sides of the plants are red, yellow, or
orange.
Landscape uses:
They grow in rocky sunny areas. Most species clump to form mats. Can be combined with succulents
and cacti. Dyckias are cold tolerant
by Bromeliad standards, withstanding temperatures in the 30s.
They are drought tolerant but drought during active growth is not ideal.
Internet sources:
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Bromeliaceae/Dyckia.html
http://www.bromeliadsocietyhouston.org/html/dyckia.html
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