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La pianta
The Dichondra argentea in a 17 cm hanging basket is a trailing plant with small, round, velvety silver-gray leaves that create a soft cascading effect. It is ready to hang and is ideal for those who want to decorate balconies, terraces, and hanging planters with minimal effort, either on its own or together with colorful blooms.
Cura e luce
Characteristics
- Basket diameter: 17 cm.
- Plant height: 30 cm.
- Round, velvety leaves with a bright silver-gray color.
- Naturally trailing habit.
- Perennial herbaceous plant.
- Resistant to summer heat and drought.
How to care for it
Light
It prefers sunny or partially shaded positions, protected from direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day. Light enhances the silvery color of the leaves.
Water
Water moderately, approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, after checking that the soil is dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
Temperature and humidity
The ideal temperature is between 10 and 25 °C; it tolerates up to 35 °C. It is not hardy: below 5 °C, it must be sheltered. Ideal humidity is moderate, between 40% and 60%.
Fertilizer and soil
In spring and summer, fertilize every 30 days with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Use well-drained soil, such as a mix of sand and all-purpose potting soil, and repot when the roots become too cramped.
Pruning and propagation
Trim the longest stems to maintain a compact, tidy habit. It is easily propagated by cuttings, the most common method, or by division.
Why choose it
- Silvery cascading effect for balconies, terraces, and hanging planters.
- Already in a hanging basket, ready to hang.
- Resistant to summer heat and drought.
- Creates contrast with colorful blooms in mixed arrangements.
What you receive
- Plant height: 30 cm.
- Pot diameter: 17 cm.
- Pot: hanging basket.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I place Dichondra argentea?
In a sunny or partially shaded spot protected from direct sunlight during the hottest hours, such as a balcony or terrace.
How often should Dichondra argentea be watered?
Approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, moderately and only when the soil is dry to the touch.
Is Dichondra argentea cold-hardy?
It is not hardy: it tolerates temperatures down to 5 °C; below this temperature, it must be sheltered.
How is Dichondra argentea propagated?
Easily by cuttings, the most common method, or by division.
Spedizione e garanzia
Ordini entro le 10:00 dal lunedì al venerdì spediti in giornata (esclusi gli articoli personalizzati). Consegna in 12-48 ore; per isole e zone disagiate i tempi possono essere più lunghi.
Spedizione da 5,45 €, gratuita sopra i 69 €.
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