Dischidia bengalensis
- aquatic
- vines and climbers
- perennial
- succulent and cactus
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- part sun
- repeat bloomer
- No
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
- Attracts Butterflies
1.Dischidia bengalensis looks just like D. albida except bengalensis has opposite leaves as opposed to alternate, it is part of the milkweed family, and is a hoya like relative with succulent thick leaves on a vine.
2.It grows long stems with small, wildly spaced oval leaves. It blooms white flowers. A fast grower and easier than most Dischidia, great for beginners.
3.A small succulent creeper with cute glossy foliage. Flowers are insignificant. This creeper also can be grown as an epiphyte . 4.attracts bees, butterflies, and birds 5.A fast-growing epiphyte, or "air plant.They are often sold attached to a piece of cork.Work well in terrariums.
Source: Various sources including The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and the USDA
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12