{"title":"Tropical Silver Dollar Vine","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eGenus: Xerosicyos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbitaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Dollar Vine, Penny Plant\u003cbr data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arid regions of Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eXerosicyos is a small genus of succulent, climbing or trailing plants in the cucumber family. The most well-known species, \u003cem data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eXerosicyos danguyi\u003c\/em\u003e, is often called the Silver Dollar Vine due to its round, coin-shaped, blue-green leaves. These plants are adapted to dry, rocky environments and are commonly grown as ornamentals in containers or hanging baskets. With their unusual leaf shape and vining growth habit, Xerosicyos species offer a unique architectural element to succulent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eRequires full sun to bright, indirect light for compact growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eThrives in well-draining, gritty or cactus soil mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWater deeply but infrequently—allow soil to dry out completely between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eTolerates heat and drought extremely well; not frost-hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eCan be trained to climb or allowed to trail over the edges of pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eXerosicyos\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek \u003cem data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003exeros\u003c\/em\u003e (dry) and \u003cem data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003esicyos\u003c\/em\u003e (cucumber), referencing its dryland cucumber lineage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eWhile a member of the cucumber family, it is strictly ornamental and not edible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eThe thick, fleshy leaves help conserve water, making it ideal for xeriscaping and low-maintenance plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eNative to Madagascar, an island with many unique, drought-tolerant plant species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003ePopular among collectors for its minimal care needs and unusual, sculptural form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-silver-dollar-vine.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}