Dichondra argentea – The silver carpet for stylish balconies and terraces
Dichondra argentea is one of the most elegant and sought-after trailing plants for decorating balconies, terraces, and hanging baskets. Its small, round, velvety leaves, in a luminous and iridescent silver-grey, create a soft and refined cascading effect, capable of enhancing any floral arrangement or shining on its own as the absolute star. Presented in a practical hanging basket, it is ready to hang and display immediately.
Plant characteristics
- Basket diameter: 17 cm
- Plant height: approx. 30 cm
- Round, velvety leaves of a luminous silver-grey color
- Naturally trailing and cascading habit
- Refined decorative effect, ideal in mixed compositions or on its own
- Resistant to summer heat and drought
- Excellent as a plant to combine with colorful blooms for chromatic contrast
Care and maintenance
- Light: full sun or intense light – sun enhances the silvery color of the leaves and promotes vigorous, compact growth
- Watering: moderate – drought tolerant; allow the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging
- Temperature: ideal between 15°C and 35°C; not hardy, should be protected or brought indoors below 5°C
- Substrate: well-draining; adapts to light and porous substrates
- Fertilization: every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at low concentration
- Pruning: trim longer branches to maintain a compact and tidy habit
Dichondra argentea in a basket is the perfect choice for those who want a balcony or terrace with a great visual impact with minimal effort: elegant, luminous, and capable of transforming any space into a corner of sophisticated style.
