Dyckia platyphylla is a striking terrestrial bromeliad with stiff, spiny-edged leaves that form a tight, star-shaped rosette. Its foliage is typically green to bronze, often with attractive banding. Unlike many bromeliads, Dyckias are succulent and drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. They produce tall spikes of orange-yellow flowers.
| Family: | Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Dyckia (DY-kee-uh) |
| Species: | platyphylla (plat-TY-fil-uh) |
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