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Dyschidia scallop is one of the plants of the Grimaceae family. In Latin, the name of this plant sounds like this: Dischidia pectenoides. As for the name of the family itself, in Latin it will be as follows: Asclepiadaceae.
Description of cultivation features
It is worth noting that this plant is not particularly whimsical to care for, however, in order for scallop dyschidia to develop safely, certain cultivation rules will be required. As for the light regime, the plant can be grown both in the sun and in partial shade. In the summer, it is recommended to provide the plant with moderate watering, and the air humidity must constantly be kept at a fairly high level. The life form of scallop dyschidia is epiphyte.
As for the use of this plant, it should be noted that it is very problematic to grow a plant in indoor conditions. For this reason, it is recommended to grow the plant in greenhouses, as well as in greenhouses, as well as in warm conservatories. Scallop dyschidia is used as an ampelous plant, as well as for vertical gardening. Also, quite often this plant also acts as an epiphyte in various compositions.
In culture, this plant is capable of reaching maximum sizes, at which the length of the shoots of scallop dyschidia will be about thirty to fifty centimeters. The plant will need to be transplanted as the substrate is compacted. In addition, a transplant will also be required in the case when the plant itself will grow.
It is recommended to select the following composition of the soil mixture: for this, two parts of fern roots and one part of sphagnum are taken, and a little charcoal should be added to such a soil mixture. It is noteworthy that sometimes the fern roots can be replaced with pieces of pine bark. The size of such pieces should be about half a centimeter and one and a half centimeters. However, in the event that you add pieces of pine bark, you will also need to add peat or dry leaves. The acidity of the soil will require either acidic or slightly acidic.
It is important to remember that this plant will react extremely negatively to excessively dry air. In the event that the lighting is too low, the flowers of scallop dyschidia may fall off. Such adverse consequences can also arise due to sharp fluctuations in temperature, as well as low air humidity. Also, due to unfavorable conditions, the plant will also not form bubble-like jug-leaves. It is recommended to water scallop dyschidia with soft water.
Throughout the rest period, it will be necessary to ensure a temperature of eighteen to twenty-two degrees. Watering should be moderate. In room conditions, the dormant period is forced and this dormant period arises due to low air humidity and insufficient illumination.
Reproduction of scallop dyschidia occurs by rooting cuttings, while the soil temperature should be about twenty-twenty-five degrees, and the air humidity should be kept at seventy-eighty percent. It is noteworthy that sometimes the plant is also propagated with the help of seeds.
It is important to remember that scallop dyschidia will need to be sprayed every day, and the shoots need support. Throughout the entire winter period, fertilizing should be carried out about once a month with flower fertilizer taken in half the concentration.
The leaves and flowers of scallop dyschidia are endowed with decorative properties. The leaves can be both oval and small in size, and bubble-shaped jug leaves. Such bubble-shaped leaves are five centimeters long, on the outside they will be green, and on the inside such leaves are red-brown.
