Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot Water roughly every 3-4 weeks

Water roughly every 3-4 weeks as the foliage starts to feel soft in between the spines

hair-like structure that helps the plant retain moisture and adapt to its humid

use a semi-coarse potting medium with good drainage

hair-like spines that resemble an elderly person’s hair—hence the name

They are adapted to store water

Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot Water roughly every 3-4 weeksDischidia platyphylla is a fascinating epiphytic plant species in the Apocynaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It is best known for its distinctive flat, leaf like structures that resemble small, green pancakes or shingles layered along its stems. These modified leaves are not just for showthey serve a functional role by creating sheltered spaces where ants can live, forming a symbiotic relationship beneficial to both the plant and the insects.