Dischidia rafflesiana

Urn Vine

Photo of Dischidia rafflesiana - Urn Vine

No photo for the moment for Dischidia rafflesiana - Urn Vine

plus
Add a photo of Dischidia rafflesiana

Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.

Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule

Common Name: 

Urn Vine

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Brown

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

18°C

Maximum height: 

365 cm

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Description

The Urn Vine is an interesting plant native from India to Australia. It is an epiphytic plant (this means that it grows on other plants or trees). It has large bowl- or urn-shaped leaves. These inflated and hollowed out leaves are used by ants in nature. Great terrarium plants!

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Blooming

Blooms small flowers.

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Growth

Grows best in partial shade, or bright filtered light. Keep Dischidias in pots.Dischidia works great in terrariums.

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Planting

Grow semi-ripe cuttings in a shaded, closed case.

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Pest

Mealybugs can cause problems, especially under glass.

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Interesting facts

There are around 80 known species in the genus Dischidia, native to areas from W. Asia to the W. Pacific. Dischidia is closely related to the genus Hoya, but is not as well studied or recognized.

Urn Vine (Dischidia rafflesiana) - Soil and irrigation

Does best in epiphytic bromeliad mix. Water freely and mist frequently during the growing season. Water sparingly in winter.

Dischidia rafflesiana - Urn Vine - Photos