Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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Dischidia nummularia
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Dischidia nummularia
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~70–90% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Trailing epiphytic succulent vine.
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 100 cm • Max. spread: 30 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Native from southern China to tropical Asia and northern Queensland
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered from wind and rain
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Dischidia nummularia
The rounded leaves of Dischidia nummularia are small, thick, and coin-shaped, usually around 1 cm across. They grow along thin trailing stems, which is where the common name String of Nickels comes from.
Its roots stay close to the surface, so shallow pots suit it better than deep pots that stay wet. It likes regular moisture, but the mix should partly dry between watering.
Coin-shaped String of Nickels leaves
- Small rounded fleshy leaves, usually around 1 cm across
- Thin stems that trail from baskets or climb lightly with support
- Roots can form along the trailing stems
- Grows naturally on trees, rocks, and mossy surfaces
- Long strands can be trimmed to encourage fuller growth near the pot
Asian-Pacific tree and rock growth
Dischidia nummularia grows from southern China through tropical Asia to northern Australia. In the wild, it roots into bark, rock surfaces, mossy patches, and small pockets of organic material.
In a shallow pot with an open mix, the roots dry more evenly after watering. Water before the stems dry out completely, then let the mix partly dry again.
Dischidia nummularia care
- Light: Place it in bright indirect light. Strong sun against glass can mark the small leaves.
- Watering: Water thoroughly, then let the upper layer approach dryness before watering again.
- Pot size: Use a shallow pot with drainage. A large deep pot can keep the roots wet for too long.
- Substrate: Fine bark, coco chips, perlite, and a little sphagnum give the roots moisture and air together.
- Humidity and airflow: Humid air helps new strands, but dense trailing growth should not stay wet.
- Temperature: Keep it around 18–28 °C, especially after watering in cooler months.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth. Flush the pot if mineral crust appears.
- Pruning and propagation: Trim long strands to encourage branching. Short cuttings with several nodes root best in warmth and humidity.
String of Nickels strand checks
- Wrinkled leaves: The plant may be too dry, or the roots may be damaged. Check the pot and roots before watering again.
- Yellow translucent leaves: Roots are staying too wet or too cold. Improve drying speed.
- Sparse strands: Give the plant more filtered light and prune the longest stems.
- White crust on the mix: Flush with clean water and reduce fertiliser strength.
- Pests: Check dense stems and leaf undersides for mealybugs, scale, or spider mites.
Handling
Fresh cuts may release a little white sap. Rinse hands after pruning or preparing cuttings.
Coin-leaf name
Nummularia means coin-like, matching the small rounded leaves.
Dischidia nummularia trails in fine strands of small coin-shaped leaves.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Dischidia nummularia
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