String of Nickels

String of Nickels Dischidia nummularia

What is the plant

Dischidia nummularia is an epiphytic climbing plant that belongs to the genus Dischidia. It has tiny lens shaped leaves, and is frequently seen on the trunks of trees. In the wild it is found in Asia and Australia.

Dischidia nummularia which also carries the common names of “string of nickels” or “button orchid” and is one of over 80 species of Dischidia. The Dischidia nummularia plant comes from the Apocynaceae family and is a tropical, climbing, vining succulent tender perennial. Dischidia plants grow much like epiphytic orchids, supported by branches and tree trunks. In some settings, they may grow on rocky limestone hillsides. These attractive, tropical epiphytes are easy to grow in a home or office setting and are excellent hanging basket succulent plants.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Be vigilant about watering these succulents. These plants like to be kept consistently moist, but never soggy. Dischidia plants require high humidity and should be misted daily and/or placed on a pebble tray with water. As the water evaporates, humidity will rise around the plant.
Sunlight
“String Of Nickels” prefer a half a day of filtered sun. Direct sunlight can be tolerated for short periods of time, but no more than two hours.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is unnecessary, but repot plants annually as it will use up the nutrients contained in its planting medium. If desired, you can add a half dose of standard, liquid houseplant food to the soaking water during the growing season (early spring through early autumn).

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Soil
Use chunks of coconut husk or shredded bark as a growing medium. A standard orchid mix will work well.
Temperature
Usual household temperatures between 65°- 80°F (18.3°-26.7°C). If you choose to put the plant outside, it will need bringing in if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes. Put the container on a tray with pebbles.