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Dischidia Ovata( watermelon dischidia) Air Plant
Dischidia Ovata( watermelon dischidia) Air Plant
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Dischidia ovata – The Watermelon Dischidia
Dischidia ovata, affectionately called the Watermelon Dischidia, is a stunning tropical epiphyte known for its oval-shaped leaves with light green to white venation that resembles watermelon rind. This trailing vine is a favorite among collectors for its beauty, easy care, and unique look.
🌿 Key Features:
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🍃 Leaves: Oval, fleshy, bright green leaves with contrasting white or pale green veins – resembling a watermelon pattern
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🌱 Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing vine, ideal for hanging baskets, kokedama, or wall-mounted planters
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🌸 Flowers: Tiny, urn-shaped white to pale pink flowers, occasionally blooming along the vine
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🪴 Type: Epiphyte – grows naturally on trees, not in soil
🌞 Care Guide:
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ☀️ Light | Bright, indirect light (avoid harsh sun) |
| 💧 Water | Moderate watering; allow drying between |
| 🌡️ Temp | 20–32°C; warm & frost-free |
| 💨 Humidity | Prefers medium to high humidity (50–70%) |
| 🌿 Soil | Orchid mix or airy potting medium |
| 🌱 Fertilizer | Balanced liquid feed once a month |
🌟 Why Grow Dischidia ovata?
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✅ Unique "watermelon-patterned" foliage
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✅ Perfect for compact spaces, hanging displays, and tropical home décor
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✅ Easy to care for – great for beginners and epiphyte lovers
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✅ Rare and eye-catching collector’s plant
✨ Bonus Tip:
To bring out the best color and veining, provide bright filtered light and avoid overwatering
| Plant Type | Air layered, bushy |
| Plant Size | Approximately 2 ft |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Botanical Name | Dischidia Ovata |
| common name |
Watermelon dischidia |
| First Bloom | 2 Months |
| Flower Colour | The plant produces small, inconspicuous white or cream flowers |
| Flowering Frequency | Throughout The Year |
| Temperature | 20°C to 32°C |
| Sunlight | shade to full |
| Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Maintenance Required | Easy |
Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.
Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement
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