Dischidia Watermelon (Ovata)
$12.00
Order for pickup only at 185 Queen Street East, Toronto.
Dischidia ovata features small, ovate leaves that resemble the rind of a watermelon, marked with silver variegation on a green base. The plant typically grows as an epiphyte, forming dense clusters of leaves on cascading vines that make it ideal for hanging displays.
This plant is native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia, where it thrives in humid, shaded environments, often growing on trees. It belongs to the frangipani and hoya family Apocynaceae.
Plants and pots sold separately.
- Light
- Water
- Pet Friendly?
- General Care Tips
Bright indirect light.
Water weekly, allowing the soil to slightly dry out between watering. Best to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
Being an epiphyte, Watermelon Dischidia does well in very well-draining, airy growing media. A mix suitable for orchids, containing ingredients like orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss, works well. This mimics the plant’s natural habit of growing on tree branches, allowing for excellent drainage and air circulation around the roots.
Light
Bright indirect light.
Water
Water weekly, allowing the soil to slightly dry out between watering. Best to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Pet Friendly?
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
General Care Tips
Being an epiphyte, Watermelon Dischidia does well in very well-draining, airy growing media. A mix suitable for orchids, containing ingredients like orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss, works well. This mimics the plant’s natural habit of growing on tree branches, allowing for excellent drainage and air circulation around the roots.