Theodore

4.5 |13 Reviews

String of nickels

Dischidia imbricata; Thruppence urn plant; Shingle plant

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  Low light
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  Easy care

• Theodore likes...
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    Light watering

    He needs very little water, so let his soil totally dry out between drinks. Let all excess water drain off.

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    Medium light

    He can tolerate partial shade, perfect for those rooms with medium light.

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    Humidity

    He loves moist air. He’ll enjoy living in a steamy bathroom, or give him a good mist a couple of times a week.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Dischidia imbricata

  Nicknames

  String of nickels; Thruppence urn plant; Shingle plant

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height

  20-30cm

  Pet/Baby safe

  Mildly toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  14cm

• About String of nickels

  If you happen to find yourself in a forest in the tropics of Asia, look up and you might see string of nickels, or dischidia imbricata. It makes its home in the crevices of tall trees (scientifically, it’s known as an epiphyte). It dangles handsomely soaking up moisture from the atmosphere.

  In the wild, it gets most of its required water and nutrients from the air. Remembering that is a good way to understand how to care for it. Don’t water it too frequently, but mist it regularly. Basically, do your best impression of a tropical rainforest. As it’s used to living in the shade of the forest, it doesn’t need much light. If you’re not a confident plant parent yet, it’s a very easy option. Remember to also give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  This plant also comes in a variegated option, if you like your leaves a little jazzier be sure to check out Theodora.

  Did you know?

  It is sometimes known as Shingle plant, because its overlapping leaves look a bit like roof shingles.

• Reviews
  4.5 |13 Reviews

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  Jenina Carroll-Goldin

  Has thrived based on what is said on website. Patch had to replace their original delivered plants as they weren’t very happy when they arrived. Customer service was very good.

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  Georgina Porter

  Grew like crazy. It’s a beast

  Most recent reviews

  

  Hove customer

  This plant is just lovely. It adds so much to our space with its abundance of trailing green. It gives a lot of daily pleasure. Easy to care for too.

  

  Anna K

  Love! Is doing really well in a low lit part of my bedroom. Lovely looking and was far bigger than the photo which is a great thing as I don't have to wait for it to grow to be how long I want it.

  

  kay

  This is the second time I’ve bought from patch. Really happy with my purchases , plants are very healthy and growing well!

  

  Jonathan

  All good!!!

  

  Jenina Carroll-Goldin

  Has thrived based on what is said on website. Patch had to replace their original delivered plants as they weren’t very happy when they arrived. Customer service was very good.

  

  

  Julie Miller

  Excellent.

  

  Katherine

  Healthy plant

  

  Heather

  Easy plant to care for , looks great too 😊

  

  Amanda Smith

  I’m very pleased with Theodore , was a bit scared when the plant first arrived as there was a few leaves that dropped ! After Theodore settled in to his new home everything was fine and seems to be thriving now

  

  Gabrielle

  As soon as this arrived it became my favourite plant in the house!! Love it so much and adds a lovely aesthetic to my room.

  

  Georgina Porter

  Grew like crazy. It’s a beast

  

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