{"product_id":"dischidia-platyphylla-3-5-pot","title":"Dischidia platyphylla 3.5” pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Dischidia platyphylla grows naturally as an epiphyte, clinging to tree trunks and branches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this environment, it forms tight, overlapping mats of foliage that help conserve moisture—an adaptation that gives the plant its distinctive shingling appearance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen grown as a houseplant, this Dischidia can be left to trail from its pot, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith some guidance, this plant can also be trained to shingle, allowing its foliage to cling and climb surfaces (as it would in its natural habitat), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuch as moss planks, cork bark, or boards for a striking, living display! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, indirect light is best. A few hours of direct morning or later afternoon sun can be beneficial most of the year, but avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight midday during the peak Summer months, which may scorch the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings. \u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWatering needs can vary depending on the potting media. If you want to keep the plant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003epotting soil, you typically want to wait for the soil to be about 70-90 percent dry before watering. If it’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis in a chunkier mix (intended for epiphytes), then you will typically have to water more frequently since water is bound to work its way through the potting media at a quicker rate. In the case of chunkier media, water when the first 1\/3-1\/2 of the substrate feels dry. Refrain from keeping any potting media constantly wet, as Dischidia can be sensitive to overwatering, and \u003c\/span\u003equickly lead to root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates moderate to high humidity, especially it you want to train it to shingle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48800876134652,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/2413\/8061\/files\/C342AA02-F6C9-433D-BF7B-F17157CAC86F.jpg?v=1774233862","url":"https:\/\/www.northbloomsupplies.com\/products\/dischidia-platyphylla-3-5-pot","provider":"House of Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}