How to Propagate And Care Strings of Nickels

The plant String of Nickels (Dischidia Nummularia) gets its name from their appearance. As a vining succulent, string of nickels makes an attractive and easy-to-care-for hanging basket. The string of nickels plant is native to tropical regions of India, Asia, and Australia. Also called the button orchid, they are a type of epiphyte or air plant. In their natural setting, string of nickels grow on branches or tree trunks and rocky terrain. We see strings of nickels in many offices as a showpiece. Many people want to grow strings of nickels in their home.

 

String of Nickels Propagation

Due to its low light requirements, growing string of nickels indoors is easy. They prosper near east, west, or north facing windows and under artificial lights. They love humid environments, so kitchens and bathrooms provide an ideal setting.

• Cutting of String of Nickels

String of nickels succulents prefer filtered light and are perfect for hanging baskets grown under covered patios and porches. They are delicate and need protection from direct sun and strong winds. String of nickels are tropical plants, thus, they’re not tolerant of frost. These succulents grow best between 40 and 80 degrees F. (4-27 C.) and are winter hardy in USDA zones 11 and 12. Prune the stems to shape and control the growth of the sting of nickels plant. They are easily propagated from stem cuttings. After snipping, let the stem cuttings dry for a day or two. The cuttings can be rooted on moist sphagnum moss before potting.

• Rooting to String of Nickels

Root your String of Nickels cuttings by placing them on top of well-draining potting mix, substrate or sphagnum moss – the nodes will grow roots and eventually new growth will form. You can gently pin your cuttings down with our handy Plant Soil Pins so the nodes stay in touch with the soil to start rooting. Keep the cutting warm and the substrate nice & moist (but not overly) to encourage healthy growth. While your cutting is rooting and establishing, provide it with as much humidity as you can to speed up this process.

Care of Strings of Nickels

Use a well-draining soil mix or pure fern fiber and let it dry out at least partly before watering again to avoid soggy soil or wet feet. This plant prefers bright light but does not do well in direct sunlight. It will love you for any extra humidity you can provide it with. Best suited to indoor conditions of around 18-25 degrees. This plant only requires a light fertilizer through the summer months.

After a few months there will be garden of strings of nickels in your home. Then you can use it as a showpiece in your home or office.

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