Dischidia rafflesiana
Urn Vine
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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.
