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£20.00
Dischidia oiantha variegata; Thruppence urn plant; Shingle plant
She needs very little water, so let her soil totally dry out between drinks. Let all excess water drain off.
She can tolerate partial shade, perfect for those rooms with medium light.
She loves moist air. She’ll enjoy living in a steamy bathroom, or give her a good misting a couple of times a week.
Botanical name
Dischidia oiantha variegata
Nicknames
Variegated string of nickels; Thruppence urn plant; Shingle plant
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height
20-30cm
Pet/Baby safe
Mildly toxic if ingested
Nursery pot size
14cm
If you happen to find yourself in a forest in the tropics of Asia, look up and you might see string of nickels, or dischidia imbricata. It makes its home in the crevices of tall trees (scientifically, it’s known as an epiphyte). It dangles handsomely soaking up moisture from the atmosphere.
In the wild, it gets most of its required water and nutrients from the air. Remembering that is a good way to understand how to care for it. Don’t water it too frequently, but mist it regularly. Basically, do your best impression of a tropical rainforest. As it’s used to living in the shade of the forest, it doesn’t need much light. If you’re not a confident plant parent yet, it’s a very easy option. It will appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer, but that's about as much special attention as it needs.
If you like the plant but would prefer the leaves entirely green, may we recommend Theodore.
Did you know?
Some dischidia live on ant nests and have evolved so that their leaves are the perfect shape for sheltering the little critters.
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