{"product_id":"dischidia-major-rooted-and-growing-3-5-pot-lots-of-nodes","title":"Dischidia major Rooted and growing! 3.5” Pot - Lots of Nodes!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDischidia Platyphylla Ships With 5.5” Pot - Well Rooted and Super Healthy! (1)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n❗LOOK!❗Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA due to state import laws. Any orders from these states will be canceled. My apologies for this inconvenience.Dischidia Platyphylla in 5.5” Pot - Ships With Pot Well Rooted and Super Healthy!! Name: Dischidia platyphylla  Scientific Name: Dischidia platyphylla  Family: Apocynaceae   Product Description:  Dischidia platyphylla is a compact, epiphytic vine native to the Philippines, known for its flat, rounded leaves that grow tightly against vertical surfaces in a shingling pattern. The leaves are succulent and smooth, ranging from bright green to gray-green, and often overlap like roof tiles. Beneath each leaf, adventitious roots help anchor the plant to bark or wood. This species has a mutualistic relationship with arboreal ants, which nest inside the hollow leaf bases and provide nutrients through detritus. Flowers are small, white to cream, and appear sporadically under ideal conditions. Its compact form and unusual growth habit make it ideal for mounted displays and terrarium walls.    Origination: Philippines  Historic Uses: Ornamental epiphyte for mounted displays, terrariums, and ant-plant collections  Height: Vines trail or climb up to 3 feet (90 cm)  Hardiness: USDA Zones 11a–12b  Flower Color: White to cream, star-shaped  Maturity: Blooms sporadically in high humidity and bright filtered light  Other Names: Sometimes called “Shingle Plant” or “Helmet Leaf Dischidia”    Growing Instructions:  Dischidia platyphylla thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity (60–80%). Mount on bark or wood slabs to replicate its natural growth habit. Use a well-draining mix of orchid bark, sphagnum moss, coco coir, and perlite. Water when the medium feels dry but avoid soggy conditions. Maintain temperatures between 65–95°F, and mist regularly if grown indoors. Fertilize monthly with a diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves. Watch for mealybugs and spider mites, especially in dry environments. You will receive a plant that is very similar to the plants pictured. Ships in 5.5\" pot like the ones shown in the pictures. We put great care into packaging our plants but due to the nature of the items shipped, it is possible for leaves or stems to bend or break in transit. Broken stems can be replanted after the open wound heals\/dries to make two plants. Hoyas are very good at that! However, If your plant arrives rotting or dead, I will replace it for you. Please contact me within 24 hours of delivery of your plants. It is my duty to get you a live healthy plant- a few broken leaves not counting as this is normal. After 24 hours, my job is done and it is up to you (The buyer) to know how to keep it alive. We take great care in packaging our plants and problems have always been VERY rare.  Heat packs are available for purchase with your item to use if cold weather is expected at the time of shipment. (Link to Heat Pack:  https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/146333255563  ) Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. I will cancel any order I feel won't make it safely to its destination without freezing. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 I don't make any profit off of them because they are a necessary shipping item in winter.  Basic care instructions are included with your order. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for any extra advice you may require. We want you to be successful with our babies!  And if you have any questions about this item or others, please message me and I will gladly answer them. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eName: Dischidia Major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eScientific Name: Dischidia major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFamily: Apocynaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eDischidia major is a remarkable ant‑plant species native to Southeast Asia, best known for its inflated, hollow “bullate” leaves that function as natural domatia for arboreal ants. These swollen, pouch‑like leaves range from green to reddish‑bronze, depending on light exposure, and often develop a leathery, textured surface. The plant produces two leaf types: normal flat leaves and large, hollow modified leaves that ants inhabit. Inside these domatia, ants deposit debris that the plant absorbs as nutrients, creating a tight symbiotic relationship. Flowers are small, white to pale pink, appearing along the vines in warm, humid conditions. Its unusual morphology and ant‑associated ecology make it a centerpiece species for collectors of epiphytes and caudiciform oddities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia — commonly found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and surrounding regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental ant‑plant; used in botanical collections to demonstrate plant–insect symbiosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining stems typically reach 3–6 feet, longer in ideal epiphytic conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 11a–12b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to pale pink, small and tubular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Ant Plant,” “Bullate Dischidia,” sometimes confused with Dischidia vidalii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eGrow Dischidia major in bright, indirect light with high humidity (60–80%). Mount on wood, cork, or tree fern to encourage natural growth and domatia formation. Use a well‑draining epiphytic mix—orchid bark, sphagnum, coco husk, and perlite. Water when the medium begins to dry, keeping conditions moist but never waterlogged. Maintain temperatures between 70–95°F. Mist regularly and ensure good airflow. Fertilize lightly during active growth with a diluted balanced fertilizer. Avoid cold drafts and low humidity, which can stunt domatia development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eShips in 3.5\" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eHeat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eKeep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e 📌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eat cost\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; line-height: 18.1333px;\" class=\"TextRun SCXW130045246 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130045246 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e❗Please Read!❗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eItems cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pachyfolia Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138397929767,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0489\/3479\/files\/24_57_baf10ab8-6b5d-4057-bb55-88f32954b323.jpg?v=1773393431","url":"https:\/\/www.pachyfoliaplants.com\/products\/dischidia-major-rooted-and-growing-3-5-pot-lots-of-nodes","provider":"Pachyfolia Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}