Dischidia Species
Dischidiaovata

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)
Species: ovata (oh-VAY-tuh)

Synonym:Dischidia picta

Synonym:Leptostemma pictum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible