Is Dichondra Silver Falls Easy To Grow?

Is Dichondra Silver Falls Easy To Grow?

Dichondra Silver Falls are drought tolerant, being able to withstand coastal, cold, and dry environments. They thrive in direct sunlight. They retain their green color and have a more open habit in partial shade.

Allowing the soil to dry between watering prevents the roots from decaying, and your plants will appreciate it. Dichondra Silver Falls are very slow-growing plants, taking several years before they reach maturity. They are also long-lasting and do not need to be replanted every year.

In light shade, Dichondra Silver Falls can be grown by planting it in a container or in the ground. It may also be propagated by cuttings, which will take three to six months before rooting occurs. Dichondra Silver Falls may also be grown by layering. Because it is propagated by cuttings, any type of container can be used.

Dichondra Silver Falls can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It requires a light, moist soil and at least 6 hours of sunlight each day during the active growth season (spring and summer). Cuttings are made from the stems, which must have at least one year of growth before they can be rooted.

Can you trim Dichondra Silver Falls?

Dichondra Silver Falls can be cut back to shape as needed. You may also prune them to maintain their shape and structure. In the above video, we can see that Dichondra Silver Falls is a low maintenance plant, and it is very resilient.

They can be pruned back to 6-8 inches above the soil line, and this will help them produce more flowers, buds and blooms. Trimming has the following benefits:

Removing the old stems makes room for new ones to grow. When you prune your Dichondra Silver Falls back to 6-8 inches above the soil line, it forces new growth from the buds on the stems.

Trimming also allows you to shape your Dichondra Silver Falls into a desired shape. Dichondra Silver Falls produces fewer blooms and less growth if it is not well tended, ensuring that its new shoots or branches are kept to shape and size.

When rainfall is insufficient during the cooler months. If the soil is completely dry to the touch, water it since they want the soil to remain moist. In the spring, fertilize with a delayed release general fertilizer. Prune in the spring to maintain the plant’s form.

How long does Dichondra Silver Falls grow?

Dichondra Argentea ‘Silver Falls’ is a popular choice for planting and may also be utilized as a groundcover. It has been reported to grow up to 5 feet in length when planted in hanging baskets and up to 4 inches in height when planted as ground cover.

Dichondra Silver Falls is grown in hanging baskets and landscape containers such as clay potted pots, pottery planters, terrariums and used as an accent plant.

It is a perennial that grows for up to five years before it dies down for the winter. Dichondra Silver Falls does not require fertilization with pesticides or chemicals and can be grown in any climate zone.

As with many plants from tropical areas, Dichondra Silver Falls will flower on a yearly basis, producing vertical columns of spectacular white flowers at their top. However, it is also known for its fast growth rate, and will easily cover areas quickly.

These plants are commonly used in large hanging baskets, on steps as a vertical accent and along garden pathways. They also make an easy addition to the top of a retaining wall or bank to create visual interest with their vertical stems and leaves.

Dichondra Silver Falls can withstand many weather conditions; however, they do prefer full shade or dappled light throughout the day.

Does Dichondra Silver Falls like to be mist?

Dichondra Silver Falls is a shade loving plant. However, in order to produce its best flowers, it is best when it receives dappled sunlight throughout the day.

Therefore, misting your Dichondra Silver Falls three to four times per week (in the spring and fall) during their active growth period will not only help them keep their color vibrant, but it will also allow them to grow more vigorously and bloom in greater quantity than if they were not misted.

Water your Dichondra Silver Falls from late fall to late spring. These are warm season plants and they will not bloom if they get too cool. They require at least six hours of sun a day.

As with most plants, the amount of water to give them will depend on the temperature and sunlight. If it’s cold, or cloudy, or you’re using a slow-release fertilizer, they may need more water. If it’s hot and/or sunny, they may need less water.

Is Dichondra Silver Falls invasive?

Dichondra Silver Falls is a groundcover, and so it can grow anywhere! In the West, it is used to block out the sun in hanging baskets. It can be grown as a ground cover in shaded areas where drainage and water needs to be controlled. In Hawaii it may grow up to 20 feet long and 15 inches thick in some cases.

Dichondra Silver Falls are also invasive if they are planted near structures such as buildings, roads and bridges. Since they can grow thick, they can damage these structures and may also be a fire hazard. Dichondra Silver Falls can be a difficult weed to control, and regular spraying with a water hose can help control it.

As mentioned before, Dichondra Silver Falls are slow-growing plants and can take up to three years to reach maturity. However, they are able to adapt to any environment and will be able to grow in sun or shade. Therefore, they can be planted along roads, sidewalks, banks and in the ground near structures.

How often should I water Dichondra Silver Falls?

Dichondra Silver Falls are moderately tolerant to drought and can withstand long periods without water. Therefore, they should not be over watered.

In an extremely hot and dry environment, they may need additional water during their active growth season (spring and summer). Watering Dichondra Silver Falls at this time will help them bloom, as well as prevent overheating.

In the fall and winter, it is not necessary to water Dichondra Silver Falls. In fact, neglecting them can lead to a dormant condition that may cause the plant to die after the winter season.

However, some will come back from this dormant state in the spring and bloom while they are dormant during the winter months. Overwatering at this time may lead to the plant rotting.

Does Dichondra Silver Falls blooms?

As Dichondra Silver Falls grow and bloom, they will create a tall spiral of flowers. They can produce a single stem that goes up to six feet tall or multiple stems that go up to 10 inches in length.  Mature flowers can grow up to 12 inches in length and up to 3 inches in diameter.

Each of the individual bracts (tentacles) that surround the flower bud are shaped like a fan, thus it is often referred as “flowering fan.

The color of the flowers change from white to cream and yellow as they age. Dichondra Silver Falls will have many more flowers each year than other “Silver Falls”. Therefore, if you need an instant payoff in flower production, Dichondra Silver Falls should not be your first choice.

The shape of the flower is triangular and it puts out four whorls of bracts (tentacles) that are at a 90-degree angle to each other to help with pollination. The whorls are held at a 90-degree angle to the stem, and so the flower will not droop as much as other “Silver Falls” or “Variegated Silver Falls”.

How do I make Dichondra Silver Falls flower?

Dichondra Silver Falls is a summer blooming perennial. They will flower once in the spring, once in the summer and for a few weeks during the autumn season. During this period, Dichondra Silver Falls will produce tall, dense spikes of white or cream-colored blooms.

They often have green buds at their base with produce flowers that are purple or brownish colored (as these are dying flowers). This can be an indication that the plant is dying and should be removed as soon as possible.

Dichondra Silver Falls will require full sun in order to grow, bloom and produce fruit. However, if you wish for your Dichondra Silver Falls to grow upward rather than spreading outward, then it should be placed in a half-shaded environment.

Dichondra Silver Falls require regular watering. However, since they can resist heat and drought, they are not as susceptible to being over watered, as are other plants. Therefore, you can give it between three to six hours of full sun each day. Keep in mind that a plant will only bloom when the temperature is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

How do I make Dichondra Silver Falls bushier?

Dichondra Silver Falls can be trained to grow upright, or if you wish to train it to grow upwards so that it will become bushier and bushier, then you can prune it. By pruning Dichondra Silver Falls in the spring, you can encourage it to produce multiple stems and flowers that will bloom at the same time.

If you are training Dichondra Silver Falls for vertical growth, then place two stems together as soon as they begin to produce flowers (in the spring). The following are ways to make Dichondra Silver Falls bushier;

Pruning: The best time to prune Dichondra Silver Falls is early spring when the plant is actively growing. If the plant has been growing for a few weeks, then you can prune it in the late winter or early spring.

To prune Dichondra Silver Falls in order to make it bushy, and to create a fuller appearance, you need to remove two-thirds of the original branches. Use a pair of sharp scissors and cut off all of the stems that are severed and loosely dangling.

Enough light: To have maximum and better growth of Dichondra Silver Falls, it is important to provide enough light in the form of sunlight. Therefore, if you live in an environment with a lot of shade, then you must add some extra light. You can use grow lights for this purpose.

Feeding: Dichondra Silver Falls need a nitrogen-rich fertilizer during the summer months (June-August). However, if you are constantly feeding them throughout the entire year, then they will overfeed and become weak. Therefore, feed them sparingly.