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Silver Dollar Plant

How to identify Silver Dollar Plant (Xerosicyos danguyi)

Silver Dollar Plant, also known as Penny Plant

Silver Dollar Plant is a climbing succulent vine known for its capacity to reach heights of 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) with the aid of slender forked tendrils. It features cylindrical gray stems branching from the base and carries alternately arranged, nearly round leaves that grow up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The leaves display a lifecycle color change from pea green to gray-green. This vine may showcase small, chartreuse, dioecious flowers in late winter to early spring. It's characterized by its slow initial growth that transitions to a moderate pace once established and shows resilience with minimal watering.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Succulent, Vine, Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Climbing succulent vine reaching 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) with forked tendrils.

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Round leaves up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, changing color from pea green to gray-green.

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Cylindrical gray stems branching from the base.

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Small chartreuse dioecious flowers appearing in late winter to early spring.

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Resilient plant with slow initial growth transitioning to moderate pace with minimal watering.

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Key Facts About Silver Dollar Plant

Attributes of Silver Dollar Plant
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Vine, Herb
Plant Height
3 m to 4.5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Gray
Flower Size
2.5 cm
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Scientific Classification of Silver Dollar Plant

Family
Gourd
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Species
Silver Dollar Plant (Xerosicyos danguyi)
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Distribution Map of Silver Dollar Plant

Silver Dollar Plant is a plant originally native to the unique environmental conditions of the major island off the southeastern coast of Africa. Its hardy and drought-resistant nature has led to its cultivation in regions with a favorable climate across various continents.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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