Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DYCKIA remotiflora
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Dyckia
Sawblade
In Hindi
Not Available
Sawblade
In German
Dyckia
Sawblade
In French
Dyckia
Sawblade
In Spanish
Dyckia
Dyckia piña
In Portuguese
Dyckia
Sawblade
In Polish
dyckia
Sawblade
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Bromeliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dyckia and Sawblade
Wondering what are the properties of Dyckia and Sawblade? We provide you with everything About Dyckia and Sawblade. Dyckia has thorns and Sawblade doesn't have thorns. Also Dyckia does not have fragrant flowers. Dyckia has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Sawblade has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dyckia and Sawblade and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dyckia and Sawblade
Season and care of Dyckia and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Dyckia and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dyckia is Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Dyckia and Sawblade Physical Information
Dyckia and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and Sawblade are as follows:
Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Dyckia and Sawblade
Care of Dyckia and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dyckia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.