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Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Dischidia platyphylla grows naturally as an epiphyte, clinging to tree trunks and branches. In this environment, it forms tight, overlapping mats of foliage that help conserve moisture—an adaptation that gives the plant its distinctive shingling appearance.
When grown as a houseplant, this Dischidia can be left to trail from its pot, or with 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), such as moss planks, cork bark, or boards for a striking, living display!
CARE:
Bright, 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.
Allow the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings. Watering needs can vary depending on the potting media. If you want to keep the plant in potting soil, you typically want to wait for the soil to be about 70-90 percent dry before watering. If it’s is 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 quickly lead to root rot.
Appreciates moderate to high humidity, especially it you want to train it to shingle.
