Silver Falls' dichondra is a vigorous plant that forms a mass of soft pewter leaves on silver stems in full sun to part shade. The fan-shaped, shimmering silvery leaves are held on plants just 2 inches tall. Like other silver plants, it goes well with purple, pink or blue flowers and foliage.
Dichondra prefers warm, dry growing conditions, so let the plants dry out well between waterings once they are larger. Transplant to larger containers at 7 to 8 weeks or when plants have several true leaves. Provide as much light as possible to produce a more compact plant and better silver color.
Feed dichondra should be in the period from April to September 1 every 15 days. To do this, use fertilizer for decorative-deciduous houseplants, for example, Ideal. Moreover, to accelerate the growth of the deciduous mass, the flower can be fed Agricola once every seven days. With a cold winter to feed the plant is not necessary.
The Dichondra Silver Falls don't like wet soils. Drainage is essential for them to thrive. Choose a potting mix with excellent drainage properties or a gritty compost mixed with coarse soil. If you keep them Indoors – make sure you use a house plant rich, but light soil with good drainage.
Preparing dichondra for the winter, it's essential to trim. For it to be lusher, conduct a systematic pinching of the tips of the stems, and after they are strongly stretched, they are cut off. In culture, shoots in length can reach about 200 cm, and if the climate is warm, then up to 600 cm.
Warm temperatures (75ºF) and high humidity is necessary for germination in 1 to 2 weeks. Dichondra prefers warm, dry growing conditions, so let the plants dry out well between waterings once they are larger.
Not typically grown inside, Silver Falls does well in containers and there is no reason you shouldn't try it.
Asian ponysfoot isn't considered toxic if ingested by either humans or animals, but it can cause skin irritations if touched. According to an article published in the June 1962 issue of "California Medicine," plant species of the genus Dichondra have been responsible for causing some cases of dermatitis in humans. Silver Falls dichondra has silvery fan-shaped leaves. 'Silver Falls' dichondra is a vigorous plant that forms a mass of soft pewter leaves on silver stems in full sun to part shade.
