Million hearts plant, Dischidia ruscifolia (Green) - Plant

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Description

Growing Dischidia is an epiphytic small growing tropical succulent plant in your hanging basket add tropical flair to your garden.When you know that it has a unique plant shape, leaves and how to care for Million heart plant, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely foliage plant.

    What makes it special:
  • Best for sunny windows in hanging basket.
  • Low maintenance plant.
  • Small succulent heart-shaped leaves.
Sr Item name
1 Million hearts plant, Dischidia ruscifolia (Green) - Plant
2 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Million Hearts belongs to the Apocynaceae family.This decorative plant comprises stiff, slender green shoots that grow up-to 1.5 meter in length before taking root at the tip and continuing, which are densely decorated in pairs of stiff, succulent, heart-shaped leaves, hence the name Million Hearts .

Many tiny white flowers appear on the internodes and remain for long periods of time. The plant looks graceful in a hanging pot, but is found in dense clumps and clusters on overhead tree branches in its habitat.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 12 inch (30 cm)
Plant Spread 4 inch (10 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Million Hearts, Million Hearts Vine, Dischidia ruscifolia.
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 1.5 meter
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time April-July
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care


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Sunlight

  • Morning sunlight of 1-3 hours a day is ideal and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day.
  • Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
    • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing million heart plant.
    • Watering
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 1 cup(approx.50ml) of water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
  • Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
    • Application of Fertilizer
  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
  • Apply organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
    • Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

    • Donts
  • Do not overwater the plant specially when pot doesnt have drainage hole.
  • Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
  • Keep away from AC vents.

    • Million hearts plant care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 1 cup(approx.50ml) of water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
  • Keep the plant in artificial bright light.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

    • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Natural bright light with morning sunlight(1-3 hours)
    Watering Apply 1 cup(approx.50ml) of water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch
    Soil Well drained, fertile and rich in organic content
    Temperature 22-33 Degree Celsius
    Fertilizer Apply organic fertilizer once a month

    Million hearts plant special feature

    Attractive heart-shaped leaves

    Million hearts plant uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • Mainly used in Hanging plant as a ornamental purpose in house
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