Dischidia ovata

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 12'
W: 6"

planting zones

9a-11

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Dischidia ovata plant details

Dischidia ovata is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dischidia ovata

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, trellis, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dischidia ovata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vining epiphyte; hanging baskets, or terrariums.

By: Cactus Jungle

Dischidia ovata a cool miniature plant with watermelon colored leaves. The flat succulent leaves grow along a very thin vine. This plant produces small yellow flowers. An easy grower that is great for hanging pots, large terrariums, tropical gardens or greenhouses. The plant for sale is in a 3 inch square pot. Foliage: Green leaves with white veins Flowers: Small yellow flowers Height: Climber/vine

By: Brian's Botanicals

A unusual vining plant with fleshy dark green ovate leaves having contrasting silvery veins arranged in a watermelon pattern. Small interesting flowers are orange with buff tones. Very unique