Plant Care String of Nickels

String of Nickels

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Also known as

Button Orchid

Taxonomy

Dischidia nummularia
Dischidia
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for String of Nickels

💦 Water

How often to water your String of Nickels

Water needs for String of Nickels
0.5 cups
every 9

String of Nickels needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of String of Nickels

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for String of Nickels in your home

Light needs and placement for plant String of Nickels: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

String of Nickels love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

String of Nickels does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of String of Nickels in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize String of Nickels

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for String of Nickels: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your String of Nickels after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

String of Nickels prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

String of Nickels requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

String of Nickels is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

String of Nickels doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

String of Nickels is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

String of Nickels grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

String of Nickels is native to India and China.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for String of Nickels

String of Nickels

String of Nickels


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

String of Nickels has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
String of Nickels has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
String of Nickels has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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09/02/2021

This plant has survived so much it deserves a damn medal

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
Browns easily Browns easily

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