House Plants – Silver Nickel Vine

Botanical name: dichondra argentea

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: about 4 inches in height with a 4 ft spread

Hardy zone: zone 10

Foliage color: green/gray

Growth rate: spreads about 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: remove dead/diseased limbs and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by cutting below the node and put into water until roots begin to grow

Landscape use: climbing container plant

Light needs: about 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: year-round showy silver foliage

Watering instructions: drought tolerant, allow the first couple inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a month throughout the spring-early fall

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: begonias, sage, hostas

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no