This is the type form of Deuterocohnia brevifolia, greener and slightly larger than the form chlorantha which is actually more commonly cultivated. This group of Deuterocohnias use to be known as Abromeitiella a name still used by many, especially in the succulent world. This interesting, miniature terrestrial bromeliad is found in Bolivia and Argentina and has neat, compact rosettes about the diameter of a U.S. quarter, with short, succulent, light green leaves ending in a sharp spine. In nature it grows on steep hillsides or rock faces in cool, arid regions, forming mounds of tens of thousands of plants. Adapts well to pot culture, forming pillow-like clusters. Likes plenty of water in warm weather, but prefers to be allowed to dry thoroughly after watering. Our clone of this plant came from a collection made in 1996 by Marjorie McNamera of Australia, in Northern Argentina.

This species from northern Somalia is a cliff-dwelling lithophyte found growing in crevices, mostly out of direct sun, and dry. Once sold as Taba's Gorge LAV10352, it is a truly lovely species that forms multi-trunked specimens from the earliest stages. The stems are fleshy, somewhat waxy, firm but not woody. Whitish leaf scars form a spiral pattern up the stem which is topped with a dense crown of crispate, oblong, slightly arched, dark green leaves less than 2 inches long. The flowering organs called hypanthodiums are virtually ever-present, but this species is uniquely dioecious. Reportedly reaches only 12 inches or so, we have had specimens reach half again that height with many branching stems. An outstanding species in every way.

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Drimiopsis maculata is an evergreen geophyte found on forest floors and shaded stream banks in eastern southern Africa. Leaves are deeply lobed on slender banded petioles, with dark green spots and wavy margins. Flowers are in a small compact inflorescence. The buds are white and the flowers grey green. This plant flowers between September and April. Grow the bulbs in a well drained, but organic rich medium and keep it moist during the summer growing season. It does fine with year-round watering. The species is winter deciduous and can take light frost, but not a hard freeze. Plant in light shade to part sun. Freckles on leaves will be more colorful in summer.

A hybrid that originated in Thailand. Recurving silver green leaves with spines. The rosette has narrow recurving leaves. Mature size is 8to 10 inches across. Grows best in strong bright light but not all day full sun.

A large growing hybrid by Q-Dyckia. Silver grey recurving leaves with large spines. Grows to 10 inches across. Prefers to grow in bright light to full sun. Needs to be watered more often when growing in the full sun.

A medium large growing plant. Wide green leaves with gray scurf and large spines. Grows best in bright light to full sun.

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A variegated Dyckia hybrid of unknown parentage, originating in a seed batch by the late David Meade of Texas. A nice narrow leaved Dyckia with glossy, burgundy-chestnut leaves with bold yellow and orange variegation. Fully variegated plants are exceedingly rare.

A Michael Kiehl hybrid. Long narrow burgundy black leaves with white spines. Light silver scurf on the leaves. Matures at 14-16 inches across. Grows best in bright light or full sun. Dyckias need to be watered weekly during the dry times of the year.

Dyckia 'Mercury' is a large growing terrestrial hybrid. A single rosette can mature at 20 inches across. It is a hybrid by Bill Baker. Tropiflora acquired seedlings of Brittle Star f2 from Bill Baker. Mercury is one of seedlings Tropiflora decided to keep and propagate. The leaves are narrow with large, hooked spines and thick silver scurf. Grows best in high light to full sun. Please remember that Dyckia's like to be hydrated during the drier months.

An older hybrid of unknown origin. Narrow arching silver green leaves with comb like spines with a graceful rosette. Matures at 7 inches across. 

This clone comes out of the (Brittle Star F2 x estevesii) x estevesii grex, but looked quite a bit different.  We thought it was a stray Orthyophytum at first. It has reddish brown foliage with hints of green, silver scurfing with large spines on recurving leaves.

*Lower leaves have blemishes