How to care for your silver Dichondra

How to care for your Dichondra argentea

Our guidelines for helping it grow healthy and strong

Dichondra argentea, also known as "Silver Falls", is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. At our nursery, we love it for its silvery foliage, which creates a unique and captivating cascading effect. It is a versatile plant, perfect for decorating both interiors and gardens, thanks to its ability to adapt to different environmental conditions.

The right location

Dichondra argentea prefers sunny or partially shaded locations. It is important to choose a place where it can receive plenty of light, but it is equally essential to protect it from direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.

When and how to water it

In summer, we recommend watering your Dichondra argentea every 7 days, while in winter, every 14 days is sufficient. It is important to water moderately, avoiding waterlogging, which could cause root rot. Before watering, check that the soil is dry to the touch.

Temperature and humidity

Dichondra argentea thrives in a temperature range between 10°C and 25°C, but it can tolerate temperatures of up to 35°C. During winter, make sure the temperature does not drop below 5°C. The ideal humidity for this plant is moderate, between 40% and 60%.

The right fertilizer

During spring and summer, we recommend fertilizing your Dichondra argentea every 30 days with a balanced liquid fertilizer. This will help the plant maintain its vigor and the beauty of its foliage.

The pot and soil

For Dichondra argentea, well-drained soil is essential. A mix of sand and all-purpose potting soil is ideal for ensuring proper drainage and nourishment. Remember to repot the plant when necessary to prevent the roots from becoming too cramped.

How to propagate it

Propagating Dichondra argentea is easy and can be done through cuttings or division. Propagation by cuttings is the most common method and allows you to obtain new plants simply and quickly.

Our final advice

Dichondra argentea is a plant that can bring great satisfaction with little care. Make sure to place it in a suitable location and follow our watering and fertilization recommendations. This way, you can enjoy its silvery beauty for a long time.

— Giulia's Gardens

Verified care data

This data comes directly from the validated botanical profile used to generate the guide.

Light

Medium–High · Prefers sunny or partially shaded positions.

Watering

7 days in summer · 14 days in winter · Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging. · Check that the soil is dry to the touch before watering.

Temperature

10 °C ideal minimum · 25 °C ideal maximum · 5 °C tolerated minimum · 35 °C tolerated maximum

Humidity

Moderate · 40% minimum · 60% maximum

Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer · Spring–Summer · 30 days

Propagation

Cuttings, Division · Easy · Propagation by cuttings is more common.