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caitlin k

Hello! Does anyone have any advice for my Dischidia oiantha? I haven’t had it long and have followed Planta advice for watering etc. But it’s beginning to severely droop :( photo on shelf if when i first got it, other one is today

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  1. 9s

    it looks like you watered it well but it couldn’t see the sun :(

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    • caitlin k

      okay so you’d advise putting in a lighter spot?

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    • 9s

      Most dischidia want at least morning sun through a window and because it’s a vining plant, the leaves all need balanced light or it’ll start sacrifice the ones in the dark.

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    • caitlin k

      Okay thank you. I’ll move to a brighter spot for now and see how it does

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  2. Mugsy

    The dischidia does not like to be overwatered and it can take a good amount of light. I have mine in a 5 inch pot, it sits directly in front of my west facing window, and I water it about ~once a month. I have it in a loose, well draining soil mixture. I tend to snooze the Planta watering reminder one or two times before I water, and check the soil because the roots are pretty delicate. I agree with the others, if you are watering it per the app, and it’s not getting good light, it’s struggling. Good luck, it’s a really cool and one of my favorite plants.

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    • caitlin k

      Thank you i really appreciate that. Clearly by following the schedule i have been overwatering so i will go for once a month and see how it goes. Such a cool plant i agree

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    • Mugsy

      Looking at your latest picture, I would prune any leaves or stems that look like they’re rotted (dark) or softening.

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    • mariam🪴

      i was going to say, i’ve found that sometimes planta has the tendency to make schedules that OVERwater plants, and a few of mine have suffered (and some sadly died) because of this! So honestly i sometimes just make my own judgement as well as using the watering schedule one here just to be safe, always go with your gut instinct😇 wishing that your plant recovers and gets well soon!

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    • caitlin k

      Thanks so much Mariam! i’m new to having so many plans so maybe over-relying slightly. they are more resilient than they seem!!

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    • Sunny

      I recommend not watering to a fixed schedule. Always check the soil is dry before watering. Watering once month works for Mugsy. It might not work for your plant since you are in different environments with different plants. Use the Planta notification as a reminder to verify the plant needs water. You can customize and adjust the notification. Note, plants grow slower in colder months. So, they use less water. It’s even more important to check the soil is dry before watering using your finger, meat skewer or tool like a chopstick. Dischidias are like hoyas and appreciate some direct sunlight or a good grow light for growth and blooms. East or west facing sunlights are great. Southern windows are too harsh in my area (South Texas) with sheer curtains or window film to block out some light. 🪴🍀

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  3. Buzzard

    I have a plant on top of my bookshelf away from the sun, but I gave it a halo plant light.

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    • caitlin k

      very cool! thank you

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  4. Adrian

    While I do agree on the comments about overwatering (I water mine no earlier than every 14 days), I’m curious if it’s possibly from being recently repotted. Some plants are more susceptible to shock, especially in the colder months, or if it didn’t have time to acclimate to a new home after being bought before being repotted; I’ve found dischidia, much like Hoya, need at least two weeks to a month before being repotted after I bring one home. If you recently repotted it, especially if it’s already gotten colder in your area, the roots were fooled with during the repotting process, or you repotted it soon after buying it. They have pretty shallow root system. Another possibility is that the soil may need to be better-draining if it takes a long time to dry out. Mine is currently in Espoma’s Organic Cactus and Succulent Mix to help it dry out between waterings, but getting a mix made for Hoyas or epiphytic plants might really help your plant in the long run. Since they’re related to Hoyas, another type of epiphyte, they need a well-draining soil mix to survive as a houseplant, as they don’t naturally live in soil in their natural environments (I’ve read dischidia naturally grow on trees). Hope this helps! 😊

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    • Adrian

      I’d take a look at the roots to confirm its shock. If they look dry and withered, or brown and shriveled, it’s probably shock. I’d try to snip between the nodes and propagate what you can. Another thing that could help to recover faster is to take the salvageable pieces with healthy roots and cover the roots in rooting powder the next time you repot it. I use Bonide’s Rooting Hormone Powder to lower the risk of shock from repotting and help cuttings form roots faster, so dipping any cuttings in the powder should help it too. 🌱

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