Dyckia dawsonii (Bill Baker clone) X NIDUSINCORAEA ' this Cryptanthus reaches a

' this Cryptanthus reaches a mature size of between 18 and 20-inches in diameter with a star-like open rosette of leaves

It is like the smaller or regular forms except that it is larger and does not color up at anthesis as some forms do

centered around Rio de Janeiro where it grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte in open forest

I believe that this smaller form is a different species or at least a distinct form or subspecies

heavily silver-scurfy leaves

Dyckia dawsonii (Bill Baker clone) X NIDUSINCORAEA ' this Cryptanthus reaches aDyckia dawsonii is a terrestrial species from Brazil. The burgundy, green leaves are narrower than other clones of Dyckia dawsonii which makes the spines seem larger on this clone. Bill Baker used this clone to makes many Dyckia hybrids. Grows to a mature size of 16 inches across. Grows best in high light to full sun. Please remember that Dyckias, like most terrestrial bromeliads, like to be kept hydrated during the drier months.