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Products > Dyckia 'Brittle Star' hybrids   Dyckia 'Brittle Star' hybrids       Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) Origin: South America Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Orange Bloomtime: Spring Parentage: (D. 'Brittle Star' x D. 'B.S.') Height: <1 foot Width: <1 foot Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Dyckia 'Brittle Star' hybrids - This succulent has rosettes of spine-margined leaves that are silver to very dark purple black. Plant in bright light (sun best along coast) to enhance silver color. Good drainage and occasional to very little irrigation. Should prove hardy to at least 20° F. This variable crop of many beautiful plants came from seed received in 2010 from Nick Wilkinson of Grow Nursery from a cross of Dyckia 'Brittle Star' with another Dyckia that was done by Rob Skillin.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Dyckia 'Brittle Star' hybrids.     [MORE INFO]