DYCKIA PLATYPHYLLA

Dyckia platyphylla

Family: Bromeliaceae Genus: Dyckia Species: platyphylla Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Cactus and Succulents 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) Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling Bloom Color: Orange and Yellow Bloom Time: Mid Winter early Spring in Southern United States Foliage: Green to Green Gray with red edges during bloom times Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Soil pH requirements: Dry, porous and well drained. Propagation Methods: Plant division by removing pups.

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dyckia (DY-kee-uh)
Cultivar: Silver Star

Dyckia 'Silver Star'

I have this one growing in a xerophytic garden and it stays in the ground all year and tolerates snow, freeze and full Summer sun.

Puya mirabilis

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Puya (POO-yuh)
Species: mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)


Puya mirabilis

Puya mirabilis is a terrestrial bromeliad

This one in my garden is getting ready to bloom. It is now over 5 foot tall and it has a few more weeks to go as of June 5, 2009.



It went through the freeze and some snow this year. It did just fine without protection.