Dischidia 'Pangolin Kisses' - montata in cochilie ‘Snaily’

Dischidia ‘Pangolin Kisses’ is a rare and very attractive indoor plant, valued for its small, thick, overlapping leaves that resemble the scales of a pangolin. Its compact, trailing, and slightly unusual appearance makes it an excellent choice for hanging pots, shelves, or bright corners, where it can add texture and originality to a tropical plant collection.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Botanical name: Dischidia ‘Pangolin Kisses’

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Plant type: tropical epiphytic plant with trailing growth

• Foliage: small, fleshy, green, densely arranged on thin, flexible stems

• Appearance: leaves are placed very close to each other, giving the plant a distinctive, architectural look

• Growth: moderate, with pendulous stems, suitable for hanging pots

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; also tolerates bright partial shade but grows more compactly under good light conditions

• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to partially dry out between waterings

• Substrate: very airy and well-drained, suitable for epiphytic plants

• Humidity: prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts relatively well indoors

• Optimal temperature: approximately 18-28°C

• Fertilization: light, during the growing period, with a diluted fertilizer

✨ Advantages and uses:

• rare plant with an unusual and very decorative appearance

• ideal for hanging pots or bright shelves

• takes up little space and adds texture to a tropical collection

• suitable for plant collectors and lovers of less common species

• has a neat and elegant look without being demanding if grown properly

📌 Note: Dischidia is sensitive to overwatering and compact substrates. The plant’s appearance may vary slightly depending on the season, light, and growth rate, and some stems may be longer, denser, or more airy from one specimen to another. Each specimen is unique. For harmonious development, it is recommended to keep it in a very well-drained substrate and in a bright space, protected from cold.