Dischidia Oiantha plant
Original price was: ₹695.00.₹375.00Current price is: ₹375.00.
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The Dischidia oiantha, often referred to as a “Hoya cousin,” is a charming, easy-to-care-for epiphyte with trailing vines and small, oval, succulent-like leaves. It’s a great choice for hanging baskets or for adding a touch of whimsy to a shelf.
Here is a comprehensive guide to caring for your Dischidia oiantha:
Light
- Bright, Indirect Light: This is the ideal condition for a Dischidia oiantha. It thrives in bright, filtered light, similar to how it would grow under a tree canopy in its native tropical environment.
- Avoid Direct Sun: While it can tolerate a few hours of gentle morning or evening sun, too much direct sunlight will scorch its leaves.
- Low Light: The plant can survive in lower light, but its growth will be slower, and it may not flower.
Watering
- Allow Soil to Dry Out: As an epiphyte with succulent-like leaves, the Dischidia oiantha is quite drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered. It’s best to let the potting medium dry out almost completely between waterings.
- Check Before Watering: You can check the moisture level by feeling the weight of the pot or by sticking your finger into the soil. If it feels dry, it’s time to water.
- Method of Watering: Water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot.
Humidity
- High Humidity is Preferred: Coming from a tropical climate, this plant appreciates high humidity.
- Increase Humidity:
- Humidifier: The most effective way to provide consistent humidity.
- Pebble Tray: Place the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water.
- Misting: Regular misting can also help, though it is a temporary fix.
Soil and Fertilizer
- Well-Draining, Airy Medium: The Dischidia oiantha is an epiphyte, meaning it naturally grows on other plants or surfaces. This means it needs a very loose, well-draining, and airy potting medium that mimics its natural growing conditions. Avoid using heavy, soil-based mixes.
- Good Mediums: A mixture of coconut husk chunks, orchid bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss is an excellent choice.
- Fertilizer: This plant is not a heavy feeder. During the growing season (spring and summer), you can apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer, diluted to half or quarter strength, every 2-4 weeks. You can also simply change the potting medium every year to provide fresh nutrients.
Dischidia Oiantha plant
Other Care Tips
- Temperature: It thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Protect it from cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
- Pruning: You can trim back the long, trailing stems to maintain the plant’s shape and to encourage fuller, bushier growth.
- Propagation: It is very easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Simply take a cutting with a few leaves and a node, let the cut end callus over for a day, and then place it in a well-draining medium like sphagnum moss to root.
- Pests: Keep an eye out for common houseplant pests like mealybugs and spider mites.
- Toxicity: The sap of Dischidia oiantha can be a skin irritant. It is best to keep it out of reach of pets and childr
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