What is Dyckia?
DYCKIA is a genus of plants that is part of the Bromeliaceae Plants family. It consists of more than a hundred species of plants that come from Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia. Most species have strong, succulent leaves that are arranged in a circular way and are generally green, tanned, silver or chestnut. The plant blooms in red, orange or yellow flowers from a thin stem that emerges from the side in the spring. Plants in the genus Dyckia can generally survive without water for a long time and benefit in the climate with very low temperatures.
Rod Dyckia is named after Josef Maria Franz Anton Hubert Ignatz (1773-1861), a botanist who held the title of Prince in the German Region Salm-Reifferscheid-Dyck. He traveled throughout South America and was considered an expert on succulents. The species in the genus Dyckia was introduced to Europe during the 19th century.
Most plants inside Dyckiarod are doing well when grown in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight throughout the day. AverageThe lot should be 40-90 ° F (about 4-32 ° C), but the plants will tolerate temperatures from 15 ° F (about -9 ° C) and temperatures above 100 ° F (<38 ° C). They are usually not damaged by frost or frost.
For healthy development, the soil should be rich in organic material and well drained. Regular use of diluted fertilizers, from spring to fall, generally increases the rate of growth Dyckia. During the winter period, fertilizers are not necessary and irrigation is generally reduced.
Although plants in the genus Dyckia can survive drought conditions by becoming sleeping, they still require regular irrigation during the growing season. This is because the plant lacks water storage inner tissue, unlike real succulents. Their leaves will therefore cook very dry without water, especially during the summer season. What is really remarkable about the genus Dyckia, that once the irrigation has been restored, the leaves will become live and live.
Most species have pointed leaves and difficult root systems that make spreading a risky design. It is recommended to wear leather gloves and use a small saw or ax to divide a hard plant. After separating part of the plant, treat it with a rooted hormone and place it in a large pot with a well -drainage soil. After determining the plant, the container will grow and should be re -deployed or transplanted outdoors.
Most species in this family are without pests, but it is known to feed on a plant. Usually simple washing of the water hose removes any insects. More concern would be rot, which is usually caused by watering during the winter.