Dischidia Nummularia Plant

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SKU: MYBG-FLOW-DISC-0004

Pot size: 4"
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Sale priceRs.959.00 Regular priceRs.999.00

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Water Requirement

Dischidia

Genus

White

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Summer

Flowering Season

Hanging

Use

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Yes

With Pots

Indoor Filtered Light,Outdoor Shade

Sunlight Requirement

Balcony,Hanging,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Dischidia is an epiphytic small growing tropical succulent plant, related to a Hoya, with trailing stems.

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Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Singapore

Description

Dischidia  is an epiphytic small growing tropical FLOWulent plant, related to a Hoya, with trailing stems. These plants grows on supports such as tree trunks or branches. Their stems may produce roots along the nodes to absorb nutrients and water and provide additional support for the plant.

Dischidia nummularia is commonly called “String of Nickels” because its firm, round leaves look like long strands of coins. has tiny, opposite lens shaped leaves. It is frequently seen on the trunks of trees, resembling numerous hanging necklaces on branches. It is often seen in cultivation despite its inconspicuous yellowish-white flowers. 

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.

Environment

Grow  Dischidia  in medium to bright filtered light or with lots of artificial light in indoors.  Dischidia  also needs high humidity. Mist the plant every day or place the container on a saucer filled with pebbles and water. The water will evaporate and moisten the air while the pebbles will hold the sensitive roots out of the water.They need warm humid conditions ((similar to bromeliads and orchids)

Water  Dischidia  when the soil surface starts to dry. The plant is fairly drought tolerant .  Dischidia plants don't ask for much, beyond the well-draining soil and the

Plant  Dischidia  in a loose,  well-draining soil  designed for epiphytic plants; it is usually composed of coconut husk or shredded bark. Dischidia like the security of a snug pot, and plants that are a bit root bound will flower more prolifically than those that are swimming around in a giant pot.

Dischidia  doesn't really need fertilizer but you should change the planting media every year.

Landscape Use

It makes a nice hanging basket, but also does really well as a mounted plant

Dischidias are "Hoya cousins!" They are easy to grow and don't require much attention. They do best outside in filtered light or indoors with lots of light. They like to have good drainage.
Fertilizer is average and it is best to avoid freezing temperatures. Dischidias do flower, ususally during the warmer months. The flowers usually arent very showy or fragrant. Dischidias are plants you enjoy for their beautiful foliage and in hanging baskets or mounted.

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