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Bio Facts: Icicle Bromeliad

Icicle Bromeliad
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Common Name:

Icicle Bromeliad

Scientific Name:

Dyckia x (seedling of ‘Icicle’)

Origin:

Garden origin

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:

9-10

Light Requirements:

Full sun

Soil Requirements:

Regular water is best, can be drought tolerant

Notes:

  • Compact, symmetrical growth habit 10”h x 18”w
  • Solid silver leaf color almost looks fake
  • Great for containers, give a little extra room for its roots to fill
  • Flowers are great hummingbird attractors
  • Cold hardy bromeliad