Dischidia Oinantha Varie《瓜子腾锦》

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Eye-catching variegated foliage
• Naturally trailing for elegant draping effects
• Great for styling, terrariums, or fresh greenery accents

🌿 Dischidia oiantha ‘Variegata’ Care Tips

Dischidia oiantha ‘Variegata’ is a beautiful trailing epiphyte known for its creamy-white and green variegated leaves and elegant cascading form. Often grown in hanging baskets or mounted on driftwood, it’s a low-maintenance, eye-catching houseplant perfect for adding soft texture and visual interest to indoor or shaded outdoor spaces.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Tolerates some morning sun, but avoid harsh direct sun which may burn or bleach the variegated foliage.

• Too little light may reduce variegation.

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry.

• Allow excess water to drain completely—do not let sit in water.

• Prefers a light watering routine over frequent soaking.

🌱 Soil

• Use a well-draining, airy mix, such as:
  • Orchid bark + coco chips + perlite
  • Or a chunky succulent/cactus mix

• Avoid compact soil, as roots need airflow (it’s epiphytic in nature).

💦 Humidity

• Enjoys moderate to high humidity (50–70%).

• Will tolerate normal indoor levels but appreciates occasional misting or placement near other plants.

• Avoid misting directly on foliage in low airflow spaces to prevent rot.

🌡️ Temperature

• Best in warm conditions: 18–30°C (65–86°F).

• Keep away from cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C (59°F).

• Not frost-tolerant.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season (spring–early autumn).

• Use orchid fertilizer or a weak all-purpose one for epiphytic plants.

🌿 Growth Habit & Pruning

• Trailing growth—great for hanging pots, kokedama, or wall-mounted displays.

• Prune lightly to shape or encourage fuller growth.

• Can be propagated via stem cuttings in water or sphagnum moss.

🪴 Styling Tip:

Display in a hanging basket, mounted on driftwood, or trailing down a wall shelf. Complements other epiphytic plants like Hoya, Rhipsalis, and Tillandsia.

Let Dischidia oiantha ‘Variegata’ bring a refined, organic texture to your green styling or floral creations.