String Of Nickels (Dischidia Nummularia) is a perennial vine in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Dischidia nummularia is a trailing epiphytic vine with small, round, coin-shaped succulent leaves that cascade in long strands, often grown as a decorative houseplant.

String Of Nickels

String Of Nickels

Dischidia Nummularia

Dischidia nummularia is a trailing epiphytic vine with small, round, coin-shaped succulent leaves that cascade in long strands, often grown as a decorative houseplant.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, trailing accent plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for String Of Nickels

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Apocynaceae
Genus:Dischidia