Dyckia marnier lapostolleii

Dyckia marnier lapostolleii

(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).

Dyckia marnier lapostolleii is a very attractive plant that grows in clusters with individual plants up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, with rosettes up to 1 foot (30 cm) wide. The leaves are short, wide, mate gray and are covered in silvery scales beneath and attractive whitish teeth along the margins. In spring to summer can appear the attractive up to 3 foot (90 cm) tall stalks of yellow-orange flowers.

Recommended temperature zone: 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 1" in diameter (30 cm)
Watering needs: Moderate water during the growing season, none in winter.
Propagation: Seeds or division

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz