Dischidia platyphylla
Dischidia platyphylla
The Dischidia platyphylla is a part of theĀ same family as Hoya and native to tropical areas of China and India.In the wild ants live inside the balloon-like organs produced by the plant. They bring in nutrients which fend off predatory insects. Dischidia can be a lovely plant to grow in the home, they add a lovely brightness to any room and work great as hanging plants.
How to care for your dischidia
Water:Ā Water sparingly, the succulent like leaves hold a lot of moisture and this plantĀ is happy with just lightly damp substrate.
Light:Ā Keep in indirect light, these plants grow wild in low light situations below a thick rain forestĀ canopy.
Humidity:Ā This plant appreciates humidity above 60% but can tolerate lower.
Temperature:Ā They like warmth, about 20 degrees C.
Other info -Ā
Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes
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Dischidia platyphylla
The Dischidia platyphylla is a part of theĀ same family as Hoya and native to tropical areas of China and India.In the wild ants live inside the balloon-like organs produced by the plant. They bring in nutrients which fend off predatory insects. Dischidia can be a lovely plant to grow in the home, they add a lovely brightness to any room and work great as hanging plants.
How to care for your dischidia
Water:Ā Water sparingly, the succulent like leaves hold a lot of moisture and this plantĀ is happy with just lightly damp substrate.
Light:Ā Keep in indirect light, these plants grow wild in low light situations below a thick rain forestĀ canopy.
Humidity:Ā This plant appreciates humidity above 60% but can tolerate lower.
Temperature:Ā They like warmth, about 20 degrees C.
Other info -Ā
Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes
