Plant Size: Single plant | 2.5″ Pot Included Dischidia is an epiphytic small growing tropical succulent 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 Light | Bright, indirect light Water | Likes humidity and let potting mix dry out before next watering Care Level | Practically unkillable Pet Friendly | No Air Purifying | No
