{"product_id":"dyckia-brittle-star","title":"Dyckia 'Brittle Star' | Rare Bromeliad Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyckia 'Brittle Star'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fierce and fascinating bromeliad succulent — a compact, architectural rosette of stiff leaves edged with sharp, dramatic spines that shift from deep green in shade to rich maroon-red in full sun, creating a living display that changes with the light and seasons. She is tough, striking, and utterly unforgettable — a plant that commands attention and respect in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite her formidable appearance, Dyckia 'Brittle Star' is a wonderfully rewarding and low-maintenance grower, thriving in hot, dry conditions with minimal care. She produces bright orange to yellow flower spikes in summer, adding a vivid burst of colour to her already dramatic display. A true collector's statement plant — bold, architectural, and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDyckia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brittle Star'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrittle Star Dyckia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBromeliaceae (Bromeliad) — drought-tolerant terrestrial bromeliad\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep green in shade to rich maroon-red in full sun — colour intensifies beautifully with increased sun exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact rosette — stiff, arching leaves with a bold, architectural, spiky form\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright orange to yellow flower spikes in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20–30cm rosette diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun to bright indirect light — thrives in hot, sunny positions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, infrequent watering — highly drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-draining succulent or cactus mix\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight frost tolerant — protect below -2°C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied in a 12cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eColour changes with sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves are deep green in shade and turn rich maroon-red in full sun — more sun means more dramatic colour\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHandle with care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf margins are armed with sharp spines — handle carefully and position away from high-traffic areas and children\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDrought tough:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought tolerant once established — perfect for hot, dry gardens and water-wise landscaping\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces striking orange to yellow flower spikes in summer — a dramatic seasonal display\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eClumping habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces offsets with age, forming an impressive clumping display — offsets can be separated and propagated\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical at Nine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658942939214,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/3631\/5726\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_603afb1b-f0f7-4c42-83bb-8ec626d4821b.jpg?v=1776854599","url":"https:\/\/botanicalatnine.com\/products\/dyckia-brittle-star","provider":"Botanical at Nine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}