Name: Dischidia ovata (Watermelon Dischidia)
Brand: Unsolicited Plant Talks
SKU: UPTDISOVAWAT97S
Price: 45.0 USD
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Dischidia ovata, also known as Watermelon Dischidia, is a cousin of the Hoya plant. It is easy to grow and can make a great addition to your collection of houseplants!

This plant has leaves that are shaped like eggs, and it's called "ovata" because of this. The leaves have a pattern that looks like the rind of a watermelon, which is why it's called the Watermelon Dischidia.

Dischidia plants come in over 100 different species and are found in tropical areas of Asia. They can grow well in different types of light, but it's best to put them in filtered, bright indirect light. If you give them too much direct sunlight, their leaves may turn red, but this is normal.

Dischidia plants are used to having a lot of air circulation around them and need a potting mix that has good drainage. If the plant stays wet for too long, it can start to rot.

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Care Needs

Bright Light

No barrier between the plant and the light source. Ex: Directly under a grow light, in a sunny window with no curtains or trees.

Low Humidity: Ideally Above 40%

This Hoya tolerates a drier environment. However, it could still benefit from light humidity care, including misting and grouping together with other houseplants. May require humidifier in cooler, drier months.

Loves Heat: Lowest 70F/21C

This hoya does not do well in cold conditions, so be sure to keep in a greenhouse or other temperature controlled space.

Does Sunstress

This plant has evolved to shift color when exposed to bright sunlight, much like a human getting a tan. This does not harm the plant with proper care.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Stunning plant, much bigger than

"Stunning plant, much bigger than expected. Fantastic packaging."

— Luiza F. (5/5)

"Very in love with this plant, it had that really nice sun stress like shown on the picture and it also apparently bloomed in transit. The plant is super healthy but smaller than I expected."

— Wendy (5/5)

Ovata Ovata

"Arrived healthy & happy. Lots of new growth. The o longest vine is 22". Beautiful plant, a few of the leaves have a reddish hue. Nice addition to my collection."

— Pat P. (5/5)