Plant profile
Dischidia
Dischidia nummularia
Cute trailing epiphyte with coin-like leaves for hanging displays.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 5-7 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Slow
Space
Small space, up to 15 cm
Typical cost
₹180-450
Why it works
Good fit notes
Cute trailing epiphyte
Care tip: Use airy media and avoid overwatering
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Dischidia is an epiphytic Apocynaceae trailer; pet-specific safety is not sufficiently sourced here, so do not mark pet-safe.
Avoid pet chewing and sap contact until better source confirmation.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose established mounted or potted plants with firm leaves.
- Avoid constantly wet media; it is epiphytic.
Avoid
- Mushy stems
- Mealybugs
- Unrooted cuttings
- Dry shriveled vines
Plant personality
Useful traits
Dischidia nummularia is often called string of nickels.
It is epiphytic and dislikes heavy wet soil.
Pet safety remains unresolved without stronger evidence.
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