#32 How to propagate string of nickels

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String of nickels succulents (Dischidia nummularia) get their name from their appearance. Grown for its foliage, the tiny round leaves of the string of nickels plant resemble small coins dangling on a cord. The leaf color can vary from pale green to a bronze or silvery tone.

The string of nickels plant is native to tropical regions of India, Asia, and Australia. Also called the button orchid, they are a type of epiphyte or air plant. In their natural setting, string of nickels grow on branches or tree trunks and rocky terrain.

As a vining succulent, string of nickels makes an attractive and easy-to-care-for hanging basket. The cascading vines can grow quite long as they trail down over the edge of the pot. Although they do frequently flower, the yellow or white blossoms are quite small and not very noticeable.

String of nickel succulents can also be mounted to a piece of bark or clump of moss for an interesting tabletop display. They can be grown outside during summer months, but are valued as indoor plants in both office settings and for home interior design.

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