A striking and very graphic Bromeliad variety. DYCKIA Brittle Star grows in small rosettes forming a star of long purple to black leaves edged with small silver teeth. The flowers appear in summer and rise on a large flowering spike bearing small orange tubular flowers.
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Characteristics of the DYCKIA Brittle Star.
Native to South America, this Bromeliad will be a sensation in dry gardens. DYCKIA Brittle Star is characterised by its rosette of thin, rigid leaves with original colours. The young leaves appear brown to black depending on exposure with a grey reverse. With time they become less intense and take on shades of greyish green to completely grey. The leaves are edged with small silver teeth which create a strong contrast and bring a lot of graphism to this original perennial. The flowers appear in summer, the flowering stems rise to an average of 1m high and offer small, delicate orange tubular flowers.
How to use the DYCKIA Brittle Star.
The DYCKIA Brittle Star will thrive in dry, desert-inspired gardens in the company of dianella, Agave, Aloes, Yucca....DRY & DESIGN Garden It can also be grown in a pot on a terrace or patio in the MEXICAN Garden spirit. It can also be acclimatised inside the house or in a winter garden IN/OUTDOOR Garden.
How to grow the DYCKIA Brittle Star successfully.
The DYCKIA Brittle Star is a dryland bromeliad and is also one of the hardiest. It should be grown in full sun to maintain its dark colours and in well-drained soil.