Dyckia marnier-lapostollei
Scientific Name: Dyckia marnier-lapostollei L. B. Smith
Family: Bromeliaceae
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Keep frost free
Heat Tolerance: Leaf ends shrivel with an excess of heat
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Brazil (Goias state, Minas Gerais)
Growth Habits: Succulent rosette, very slow growing to 12 inches in diameter (30 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water during the growing season, none in winter.
Propagation: Seeds or division
This Dyckia is named for Julien Marnier-Lapostolle who discovered it in Brazil growing in crevices in rocky areas. It was first described in 1966.
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