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Xerosicyos danguyi

Also Known As

Dollar Vine
Silver Dollar Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

10a-11

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Xerosicyos danguyi plant details

Xerosicyos danguyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Xerosicyos danguyi

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, trellis, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Xerosicyos danguyi

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thick, round green-to-silver leaves on round green stems. Climbing plant. Seed-grown plant will produce a caudex, cuttings wont (we have cuttings). Dioecious (a plant will either be male or female). This is a cousin to cucumbers.

By: The Other Side Nursery

Xerosicyos danguyi, coin plant, money vine, silver dollar vine. Thick round succulent leaves on a cylindrical stem, with tendrils for climbing, producing greenish-yellow flowers in spring. Likes dry, hot conditions in full sun.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Thick round silver-green to blue-green foliage adorns this unusual and easily grown drought tolerant succulent-like woody vine. This unusual member of the Cucumber family or Cucurbitaceae lends itself to pyramidal and narrow upright wire forms like the obelisk and is perfect for container culture. Small clusters of tiny yellowish-green flowers are sometimes produced in spring and may be followed by small fruits on female plants. A very unusual and interesting specimen plant.