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Dischidianummularia

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)
Species
nummularia (num-ew-LAH-ree-uh)
Synonym
Collyris minor
Dischidia actephila
Dischidia aemula
Dischidia beiningiana
Dischidia copelandii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brevard, North Carolina

Kure Beach, North Carolina

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| September 2012 | positive

This plant isn't an orchid as stated. It's related to Hoyas, in the family Asclepiadaceae. Grows as an epiphyte on trees where it can co...Read More

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Moncks Corner, SC (Zone 8b) | December 2006 | neutral

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 ...Read More

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