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Dischidia oiantha variegated [cutting]
GenusDischidiaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupHoyasGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupTerrarium or HouseplantDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

*Dischidia oiantha* ‘Variegated’ is a trailing epiphytic vine with small, thick leaves splashed in creamy white and green. It grows naturally on trees in tropical Asia, where it creeps and hangs in long strands. In cultivation, its variegated foliage and trailing habit make it well suited for hanging baskets, mounted culture, or terrariums with space to cascade.

You will receive an **unrooted cutting**, grower’s choice. It will be similar in size and form to the one pictured but not the exact plant. Shipped bare-root or in moss depending on conditions.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light. Too little light reduces variegation.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, 50–80%. Adapts to household humidity but thrives with more.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Keep above 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Trailing epiphyte with variegated leaves; creeps or cascades depending on support.
**Soil:** Well-draining epiphytic mix (orchid bark, perlite, coco chips, sphagnum).
**pH:** 6.0–6.5.
**Size:** Small leaves \~1–2 cm long; stems trail extensively when mature.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Apocynaceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
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Cutting
Size
Medium
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Dry Between — Epiphytic or succulent-type growth that requires the substrate or mounting surface to dry out significantly between mistings to prevent root death.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.