Dischidia Species, Kangaroo Pocket, Ant Plant, Thruppence Ravioli Plant
Dischidiavidalii

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)
Species: vidalii (vee-DAL-ee-eye)

Synonym:Dischidia pectenoides

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible