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String Of Nickels Plant Care
Dischidia nummularia R.Br.
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This plant has small, round, coin-shaped leaves that cascade down in long vines, resembling tiny green pearls. Originating from Southeast Asia, Dischidia nummularia is sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in low light conditions, making it a perfect addition to any indoor space.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for String Of Nickels?
String Of Nickels grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the String Of Nickels Native To?
What Is the String Of Nickels?
String Of Nickels (Dischidia nummularia) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Dischidia genus. String Of Nickels is native to India, China, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia. String Of Nickels is also known as Chinese Money Plant.
String Of Nickels displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . String Of Nickels produces small, unique flowers resembling balloons.
What Light Does the String Of Nickels Need?
String Of Nickels thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing String Of Nickels in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a String Of Nickels?
Well-draining orchid mix with perlite and charcoal. Good drainage is essential for String Of Nickels to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a String Of Nickels?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a String Of Nickels?
String Of Nickels can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the String Of Nickels Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list String Of Nickels, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the String Of Nickels?
String Of Nickels is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the String Of Nickels Need?
String Of Nickels grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a – 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. String Of Nickels is native to India, China, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia. In cooler regions, grow String Of Nickels as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a – 13b
Keep exploring plants
String Of Nickels is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Dischidia genus — compare its care with other Dischidia species on PlantoScan.
Dischidia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
String Of Nickels thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dischidia nummularia R.Br., family Apocynaceae (first published in Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 461 (1810)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list String Of Nickels, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Tim, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a – 13b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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