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Dischidia ovata 'XL' - Antp09a
Normal to care for
Indoor
Full light
Plant
15 cm
12 cm
Dischidia ovata 'XL' - Antp09a
Dischidia ovata is one of the most popular Dischidias due to its pretty striped leaf. The hollow leaves are reminiscent of small watermelon, which is why the plant is colloquially known as the 'Watermelon plant'. When the plant is in bloom, the cute tiny flowers give it extra appeal.
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€ 25,00
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Dischidia ovata can be found the nature of South-East Asia and the northern part of Australia. The species is related to the Hoya plants 'Wax plant'. It is well-suited as an indoor hanging plant, a guided climbing plant or a terrarium plant.
Give this exotic plant a modest amount of water, once every two or three days is plenty. Let the soil go 'Nearly' dry in between watering sessions. Use a properly porous medium, such as orchid mix. This plant thrives under high humidity. Bright, indirect, filtered light is optimal. When placed in a terrarium, the amount of light should be medium to intense. Under intense light, the the leaves will turn more red. When dry, the leaves will become more succulent 'Harder'.
