Latin Name: Dyckia ‘Brittle Star’. Dyckia Bromeliad.

Common Name: Dyckia ‘Brittle Star’.

Native to: South America.

Hardiness: Frost tender. Protect from frost.

Growth: Slow growing succulent. Clump forming. Rosettes of greyish recurved leaves, with white spines along their margins and red-burgundy midrib. Tall flower stems on mature plants in Summer. Bright orange tubular flowers. Easy to grow. Slow growing

Sun: Full sun/tolerates light shade.

Exposure: Sheltered.

Soil: Well drained, plenty of gravel.

Moisture: Water regularly in Summer. Little in winter.

Feeding: No fertilization needed.