How to Grow Dischidia nummularia | Growing Button Orchid

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Dischidia nummularia is a vining plant from the tropical regions of India, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Australia. This epiphyte is similar to orchids and grows on trees, and gets nutrients and moisture from the air, debris, or rain gathering around it instead of soil.

It does remarkably well in indoor light and growing conditions, making it one of the best houseplants you can have.

You can propagate Dischidia nummularia easily by stem cuttings. 

Cut 4-6 inches-long stems with nodes using a sharp knife. Let the cut ends callous overnight and plant the cutting in moist sphagnum moss. Mist the growing medium well and place it where it gets bright and indirect light.

In 2-3 weeks, the cuttings will form new roots.

As a houseplant, place Dischidia nummularia near a north or east-facing window. This way, it will get some morning sunlight, which will help its leaves to grow bigger and bushier. Avoid keeping the plant in the harsh afternoon sun.

Use light, airy, and well-draining growing medium as being an epiphyte, the roots need airflow to thrive. You can grow it in shredded bark, orchid potting mix, coco coir, or a mixture of all these three.

Mist the plant rather than watering it. This will ensure you don’t accidentally overwater it. The best method to follow is to mist the growing medium using a spray bottle when it feels slightly dry to the touch.

Dischidia nummularia thrives best in a temperature range of 40-80°F or 4-27°C. Install a humidifier or a pebble tray if your indoor air is dry.

Dischidia nummularia grows at a slow pace, so you don’t need to worry much about feeding