Watermelon dischidia

Watermelon dischidia Care

Dischidia ovata

What is the plant

Watermelon Dischidia refers to perennial succulents and is an epiphyte by nature. Native to Australia and Southeast Asia, it belongs to the genus Dischidia. The plant is often installed in a tall terrarium or pot, where they grow best.

Watermelon Dischidia has fleshy green leaves, by which the plant can be easily identified because its markings look like small watermelons. If the plant receives enough sunlight, the leaves change color to red.
The flowers do not have a spectacular appearance; they are small with purple lines and green-yellow colors.
Watermelon Dischidia can grow up to 5 cm (2 in) tall, and its creeping vines hanging from surfaces can grow up to 3 meters (10 ft) long.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

10b - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Remember that Watermelon Dischidia is a tropical plant, so it needs regular watering. Keep the soil moist, and make sure that the top layer of the soil is dry before watering.
Pruning
Watermelon Dischidia does not require pruning, but you can remove diseased and dead leaves to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month from early spring until fall. With the onset of cold weather, the plant goes into a state of rest, so fertilizer is not recommended.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
The plant grows best in indirect, filtered light, so it should be placed opposite a bright window.
Soil
A light, well-drained potting mix that will prevent root rot is best.
Propagation
Cut the healthy stem with a sharp, disinfected blade, remove the lower leaves, and place in rooting hormone, then plant the cutting in a pot with well-drained soil and place in a sunny location.

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Temperature
The plant likes a warm environment, so the ideal temperature for it is 60-85˚F (15-29°C) and humidity above 70%.
Container
There are no special requirements in choosing a pot, but make sure that it has drainage holes.
Fun fact
The name "Dischidia ovata" was formed due to the fact that the leaves have an egg-shaped shape.