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Dischidia nummularia

 
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Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: nummularia (num-ew-LAH-ree-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Pashta On Dec 27, 2006, Pashta from Moncks Corner, SC (Zone 8b) wrote:

Just rescued this plant from Lowes. The tag it came with gave very little care instructions, but so far it seems to be doing fine. I had no clue this was a member of the orchid family! The tag did say medium light, however it started to whither, so I put it under something a little stronger and it has sort of evened itself out. No new growth, but no new death either. I think it needs to be in something a bit more shallow. Im hoping to get it outside in the spring, if I can keep it going through the rest of the winter. Pretty plant, though!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Brevard, North Carolina
Kure Beach, North Carolina



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