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

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• 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

  Dischidia imbricata is for the more experienced plant parents among us. In the wild this delicate plant either trails or climbs along the branches of larger plants, using small roots that grow along it's long stems to attach itself and absorb water. Botanically, it's known as an epiphyte and you'd find it growing in the tree tops.

  Remembering where the String of Nickels grows in the wild is a good way to understand how to care for it in your home. Basically, do your best impression of a tropical rainforest. This means positioning your plant somewhere that has higher humidity, like the kitchen or bathroom which are regularly steamy and warm. It also means watering quite lightly, making sure you don't let the soil get too dry or too soggy. As for light, these plants are used to growing in the dappled shade of larger trees so filtered sunlight or light shade will suit it best. Remember to also give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month throughout spring and summer.

  If you like your leaves a little jazzier, be sure to check out the variegated version of String of Nickels, 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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  Georgina Porter

  Grew like crazy. It’s a beast

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  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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