Dyckia. Dyckia Hybrid, Bromeliad or Pineapple Family ( Bromeliaceae ) Dyckia. Also called: Note: There are many hybrids. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Dyckia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The genus is named after the Prussian botanist, botanical artist and horticulturist The Prince and Earl of Salm Reifferscheid-Dyck (1773�1861). Dyckias, with stiff and thorny leaves, prefer rocky and/or sunny areas and have a natural tendency to clump leading to thick, large mats. The subfamily Pitcairnioideae contains several "terrestrial" members of the Bromeliaceae, with cultivated genera including Dyckia, Hechtia, Pitcairnia and Puya. Considered to be the most ancient lineage of bromeliads, they are endemic to arid and high-altitude regions of Brazil and the central part of South America. The Dyckia hybrid, featured on this pages is a terrestrial, evergreen, bromeliad that has rosettes of spine margined purplish leaves and pale orange flowers that rise on a branched inflorescence from about 2 to 3 feet tall. They should be planted in bright light to enhance their dark color. It needs some shade in Arizona. Give good drainage and from occasional to very little irrigation. Its winter hardiness is said to be about: 20 - 25� F. Quick Notes: Height: Up to 1 foot tall. It also spreads about 1 - 2 foot. Flowers: A 2 to 3 foot branched inflorescence emerges from the center of the plant. Then pale orange flowers emerge from the branched inflorescence. Flowering Time: Phoenix Arizona, Mid March - April. Seeds: It produces small brownish seed about 1/2inch long joined with 3 papery disks as a trifoliate wing. Leaves: The leaves form a basal rosette, they grow up to 1 feet long, and nearly 1 1/2 inches wide, spine margined purplish leaves, decorative grayish teeth. Found: Native to arid and high-altitude regions of Brazil and the central part of South America. 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) Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Partial Shade Elevation: 0 - 1,800 feet in Arizona. Habitat: It grows well in sand, sandy loam soils. It needs good drainage and aeration. An ideal xeriscape landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Maintenance: Low. Photos Taken at Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 20, 2008.

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