A rare hybrid of Hechtia argentea x tillandsioides named after Dorothy Byer. It Is not clear if this is a natural hybrid or a man-made hybrid, but was named by Dorothy along with Dutch Vandervort.

Hechtia hybrids are very rarely made as it takes a male and female plant, blooming at the same time, not just two different plants. A large grower with very many narrow, tapering leaves in a full, leafy rosette. The leaves arch gracefully, somewhat recurving. The marginal spines are very reduced, but are sharp and the plant should be handled with caution as the leaf edges can cut your skin quite easily. 

Hechtias are one of the succulent, almost agave-like bromeliads. Though spiny, Hechtias make an attractive rock garden subject in warmer climates. Grown in full sun or very bright light Hechtias will take on a flush of pinkish-orange to almost red color. Potting mix should be well drained soil, some sand is recommended as Hechtias are terrestrial. 

A Tropiflora hybrid with our best red rosea (formerly meziana). These are running the gamut from silver to red, some with scurfing, some without, all nice.

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