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ornamentalFamily: ApocynaceaeGenus: DischidiaSpecies: ruscifolia
Cultivar
Variegated Million Hearts
Dischidia ruscifolia 'Variegata'
Cultivar: Variegata
Dischidia ruscifolia 'Variegata', commonly known as Variegated Million Hearts, is an enchanting trailing epiphyte cherished for its petite, heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy white variegation. This compact, easy-care tropical plant adds delicate texture and brightness to indoor spaces, making it an excellent choice for shelves or hanging planters. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers well-draining soil, rewarding growers with its resilient, vine-like habit.
A charming trailing tropical plant featuring heart-shaped, cream-variegated foliage. It is perfect for hanging baskets or elevated pots where its stems can gracefully cascade.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the variegated foliage.
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Water
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
Stems may reach 12-24 inches in length; compact clump-forming habit.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Growth habit
Trailing, vining epiphyte.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires consistent humidity to thrive; avoid cold drafts and ensure the growing area remains above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Climate note
Prefers warm conditions; sensitive to temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Flower / fruit
Produces tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers; primarily grown for its attractive, heart-shaped variegated leaves.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the variegated foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Prune lightly to maintain desired length and encourage bushier growth.
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Care notes
Requires consistent humidity to thrive; avoid cold drafts and ensure the growing area remains above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Stems may reach 12-24 inches in length; compact clump-forming habit.
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Growth habit
Trailing, vining epiphyte.
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Spacing
6-10 inches apart in mixed arrangements.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers; primarily grown for its attractive, heart-shaped variegated leaves.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers warm conditions; sensitive to temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Loose, well-draining potting mix, ideally a blend containing orchid bark, perlite, and peat or coco coir.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for hanging baskets or small, well-draining decorative pots.
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Family
Apocynaceae
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Foliage Look
Small, smooth, heart-shaped leaves with distinct cream edges.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be heart-shaped, opposite on the stem, with clear cream-white margins and a green center.
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Fruit Flower Look
Tiny, white, bell-shaped flowers sporadically appearing in leaf axils.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are inconspicuous and rarely seen on young starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Trailing, not upright; stems should cascade downward from the base.
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Mature Plant Look
A graceful cascade of variegated heart-shaped leaves filling a container.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Dense, trailing stems with opposite, heart-shaped leaves that display a consistent cream and green variegation.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain a delicate, fine-textured appearance; avoid thick or fleshy succulent-style stems.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does my Variegated Million Hearts need? It thrives in bright, indirect light. Is this plant safe for pets? It is generally considered non-toxic, but best kept out of reach. Does it trail? Yes, it has a beautiful vining habit ideal for hanging baskets.
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Root Look
Fibrous, clean, healthy root system within the plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, porous potting mix with visible bits of bark or perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small, rooted plug with tender, emerging variegated stems.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Features small, succulent-like heart-shaped leaves with cream margins on delicate green stems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Variegated Million Hearts. This is Variegated Million Hearts, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this trailing beauty become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the bright, elevated space you want to create. Focus on the delicate heart-shaped leaves, beautifully splashed with cream and green, creating a graceful cascading effect in any light-filled room. Establish your starter plug in a four inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to an appropriate final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Dischidia Dischidia ruscifolia Million Hearts Variegated Plants Trailing Plants Houseplants Indoor Gardening Tropical Plants Agardeni Plant Care
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Youtube Video Summary
The Variegated Million Hearts is a stunning trailing plant prized for its small, cream-variegated foliage. It is an ideal choice for indoor hanging baskets and vertical gardening displays.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Variegated Million Hearts: Dischidia ruscifolia 'Variegata'
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