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Dyckia tuberosa

A terrestrial bromeliad of open grasslands and rocky outcrops in southern and southeastern Brazil, notable for thickened roots. It wants full sun, warm summers, cool winters and a fast-draining mineral mix.

Dyckia tuberosa
Photo: Stickpen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Grows in open campos, rocky grassland and outcrops, fully exposed, often in shallow soil.

Recorded elevations run from near sea level to 1,815 m, median about 890 m.

Brazil SouthBrazil SoutheastBrazil Northeast

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✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its Public domain licence, unmodified.