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Huernia schneideriana Plant Care
The ID had been such a mystery to me. Almost mind boggling until I came to an understanding that regardless whether it's Stapelia, Huernia, Hoodia, Orbea, or many other names but basically it's just...
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Huernia schneideriana Flower Blooms
Compared to so many types of this kind which I had purchased and cultivated, this was the only one I had great success and blooms many times in my hands. So much so - it is a common sight to behold.The...
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Senecio macroglossus 'Variegata' (Wax Ivy)
When I first got this it was a beautiful established plant but the problem was it doesn't do well in wet and humid areas and so it had slowly succumb to root rot and stem rot. I had tried propagating...
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Dischidia pectinoides (Kangaroo Pocket Plant)
This is a dischidia species a cousin of a Hoya, known as Dischidia vidalii or Dischidia lanceolata or Dischidia pectinoidesAlso commonly known as Kangaroo Pocket Plant, Ant Plant or Bladder Vine...
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Hoya Carnosa - Care & Cultivation
Hoya carnosa also known as the Indian Rope Plant or Wax plant, is an Asclepiad species of flowering plant of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.It is one of the many species of Hoya that are native to...
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Hoya Kerrii - Care & Cultivation
Hoya Kerrii is just like any other hoya but with the heart shape leaf basically known as the Indian Rope Plant or Wax plant, is an Asclepiad species of flowering plant of the dogbane family...
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Dischidia - Introduction
Dischidia is genus where it is closely related to Hoya (it is a bigger version of waxy foliage and showy flowers) This one is much smaller and compact. Most of these dischidia rarely flower but when...
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Dischidia oiantha
This particular dischidia is different from the Ant plant type which has a pouch. This one has oval shaped foliage which appears to be a succulent type. Ideally sold in nurseries in the appearance...
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Dischidia oiantha 'Variegata'
This one is similar to dischidia oiantha but a variegated version and more popularly sold in nurseries.This type has white border around the foliage.This one grows much slower than the green version. I...
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Dischidia litoralis
Compared to so many other common dischidia - this particular one proved a challenge in finding the ID as it is confused with Dischidia bengalensis and later after some research I had found why the...
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Dischidia Nummularia (String Of Nickels)
This particular dishidia is native in my region and easily grows on tree branches and often times appear to cascade and hang from tree branches. I often find them growing vertically on tree barks. They...
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Dischidia Ruscifolia (Million Hearts Plant)
I often see this one sold in nurseries where it will adorned into a heart shape and sold as a decor piece. But the downside of this that the plant can get stressed so badly that all the succulent...
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Dischidia albiflora
Based on the information given in Plant Biodiversity Conservatory and Research Core, this Dischidia albiflora Griff. is native plant in Malaysia. (synonym) Dischidia borneensis Becc.The characteristic...
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Different Types of Dischidia - Names & Images
Here are the list Dischidia plants- specifically the ones which I had managed to cultivate and grow in my garden.Do click on their names to get to the link to get into more detailed information on...
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Dischidia Nummularia Variegated
This plant was passed to me by a friend. Somehow I find D.nummularia seemed to be more challenging compared to other dischidias. Unfortunately this particular one did not survive in my hands. I think...
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Strings of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) Care and Cultivation
Commonly known as Strings of Hearts Rosary Vine or Sweetheart Vine (Ceropegia woodii) behaves like a succulent cascading plant. It is delicate sensitive plant where it can easily get damaged if handled...
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Pilea glauca – Silver Sparkles Plant
It is known as Silver Sparkles Plant or Grey Artillery Plant or Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine' and also Red Stem Tears.It was said that it is P. libanensis but nursery owners use (Pilea glauca) as it's...
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Pilea depressa - Baby tears
This is Pilea depressa (baby tears) which has the same common name as baby tears for another species (Soleirolia Soleirolii) I know.. I know.. I almost felt like head banging on the wall feeling with...
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Pilea nummulariifolia - Creeping Charlie
Pilea nummulariifolia commonly known as Creeping Charlie.The leaves are oval shaped with bright glossy green with wrinkles on them. It is a soft pink veins only appear in that color when exposed to...
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Pilea cadierei - Aluminum plant
I would consider this a big surprise to note that this is actually a pilea.Pilea cadierei commonly known as a Aluminum plant, a very popular plant grown for the lovely white silvery spots on the...
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