How to Grow Dischidia nummularia (String of Nickels)? Planting Methods and Care Tips
Dischidia nummularia, also known as the frog vine or Dischidia, is a perennial herbaceous vine and a very attractive foliage plant that many people like to keep in a pot at home. So how do you grow Dischidia nummularia?
1. How to grow Dischidia nummularia?
1. Soil requirements
Dischidia nummularia is suitable for growing in soil with good air permeability. Never use relatively heavy, sticky soil, as it will affect the growth of the plant's root system.
2. Water requirements
Dischidia nummularia does not have high water requirements. Generally, it is enough for the soil to be moist, but never let water accumulate, to avoid root rot. In addition, in winter, control the amount of watering well; if the temperature is too low, you can also pause watering.
3. Light requirements
Dischidia nummularia is suitable for growing in partial sun or diffused light, so in spring, autumn and winter you can give it some light as appropriate, while in summer it should be shaded, and make sure there is proper ventilation.
4. Temperature requirements
Dischidia nummularia is suitable for growing in an environment of 20-26°C. Generally, the temperature should not be too high or too low. In winter, it is best to keep the temperature above 10°C. When the temperature is below 8°C, it will enter a dormant state and stop growing.
2. How does Dischidia nummularia reproduce?
Dischidia nummularia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seed propagation is simple but requires patient care, while cutting propagation is easy to do and has a high survival rate, so many people generally like to use this method.
1. Seed propagation
(1) Sowing time: carry out in spring and autumn.
(2) Sowing method: when sowing, prepare suitable soil; for large-area sowing, you need to prepare the ground and apply fertilizer in advance. Then plant the seeds into the soil, control light, temperature and water well, and wait for the seeds to germinate and grow.
2. Cutting propagation
(1) Cutting time: it is recommended to do this in spring and autumn, as cuttings taken at this time are more conducive to the branches rooting.
(2) Cutting method: cut from the plant a branch that is growing vigorously and free of disease for cutting. After preparing the branch, insert it into the soil. After completing the cutting, place it in a semi-shady, ventilated environment, keep the soil slightly moist, and let the branch quickly adapt and take root.