Mountain Dyckia Plant Care
Dyckia monticola L.B.Sm. & Reitz
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Dyckia monticola is a plant species in the genus Dyckia. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–90°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mountain Dyckia?
Water Mountain Dyckia every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–90°F (10–32°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mountain Dyckia Native To?
What Is the Mountain Dyckia?
Mountain Dyckia (Dyckia monticola) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family within the Dyckia genus. Mountain Dyckia is native to Brazil.
Mountain Dyckia displays a rosette-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Mountain Dyckia produces bright yellow or orange flowers on tall stalks.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mountain Dyckia?
Dyckia monticola requires watering every 10–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mountain Dyckia Need?
Mountain Dyckia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mountain Dyckia Prefer?
Dyckia monticola grows best at temperatures of 50–90°F. Mountain Dyckia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–90°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mountain Dyckia?
Well-draining, sandy soil mix with added perlite for good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Mountain Dyckia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mountain Dyckia?
Feed Mountain Dyckia every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Mountain Dyckia?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mountain Dyckia?
Mountain Dyckia can be propagated through offsets (pups) removal, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dyckia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mountain Dyckia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mountain Dyckia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mountain Dyckia?
Mountain Dyckia is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mountain Dyckia Need?
Mountain Dyckia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mountain Dyckia is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Mountain Dyckia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Mountain Dyckia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Dyckia genus — compare its care with other Dyckia species on PlantoScan.
Dyckia is part of the Bromeliaceae plant family — browse all Bromeliaceae genera and species.
Mountain Dyckia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Dyckia Species
Other Dyckia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dyckia monticola L.B.Sm. & Reitz, family Bromeliaceae (first published in Sellowia 14: 104 (1962)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mountain Dyckia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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