Dischidia oiantha

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A tropical epiphytic vine, with trailing or twining stems up to 1m long, and pairs of waxy, oval to elliptic leaves, sometimes with fine white margins. Clusters of small, urn-shaped, white or pale pink flowers are occasionally produced in summer

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H1A

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Apocynaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus
A genus of around 80 species of trailing, hanging or twining succulent epiphytes, grown mainly as houseplants. Growing on tree trunks or branches for support in their native tropical Asia, they have thick, oval or heart-shaped grey, yellow or green foliage and small pink flowers which grow between the leaf and the stem
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Philippines

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a loose, free-draining cactus or houseplant mix, in filtered or indirect light. Provide high humidity by misting or by placing the container on a tray of moist gravel or pebbles, but allow the growing media to almost dry out between waterings. Will not tolerate waterlogging. See houseplant cultivation for more advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings or by air layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free, though overwatering can lead to root rot