Dyckia heart

Very well armed leaves protect the core of this terrestrial bromeliad.



Original photo here



I grew this plant from seed and it very closely resembles the parent. The silver on the leaves is due to trichomes.

Love the contrast between the strong graphical elements and the subdued color palette. It fooled me. When I first saw the banner, I thought it was some kind of aloe or agave (which probably is just proof, if any were needed, at how inexpert I am at recognizing differences in growth habits of such plants, compared, say, with bromeliads).

Great banner Baja!

An intimidating Beauty! It is those "shark(teeth) looking spikes" that probably do all the protection and to invaders, damage. (They're probably not called spikes, but I couldn't find the correct name for them.)

Teeth, I guess? Yes, they are very much for real.

Beautiful plant. Great banner. Love the drama.

Great banner Baja!

Great banner!

Nice, Baja

Baja, A cool looking plant. I like the texture of the "teeth!" And you grew this from seed!