Description
DICHONDRA ARGENTEA, commonly known as Dichondra – Silver Falls, is a trailing, evergreen perennial with small, heart-shaped, silvery-green leaves that create a shimmering, cascading effect. Rarely flowering, its delicate foliage is ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or as a groundcover, adding a soft, elegant texture to gardens or patios.
- Flower/s Colour: Insignificant (rarely flowers)
- Height: 5-10 cm (trails up to 90-180 cm)
- Humidity: Moderate
- Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor (indoor in bright settings)
- Leaf Colour: Silvery-green
- Lifespan: Perennial (grown as annual in cold climates)
- Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil preferred
- Structure: Trailing, spreading
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Temperature: Prefers 18-27°C, frost-sensitive
- Water: Moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Wind: Moderate tolerance
- Origin: Native to Central and South America
