About Dischidia
Dischidia belongs to Apocynaceae and is native from tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific. Many cultivated species grow on trees, with creeping or twining stems and small, often fleshy leaves.
Types of Dischidia
- Round leaves
- D. nummularia
- Pale-veined leaves
- D. ovata
- Heart-shaped leaves
- D. ruscifolia
Growing Dischidia
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- D. ovata + variegated D. oiantha: semi-shade, no full sun.
- Root medium
- Variegated D. oiantha: airy, moisture-retaining coconut husk chunks.
- Water
- D. nummularia: lightly. Variegated D. oiantha: moderately; porous medium stays moist.