Dischidia tonkinensis

A small epiphytic Dischidia from southern China and northern Vietnam, growing on trees and rocks in forest at roughly 300–1200 m. It comes from a monsoon climate with a warm wet summer and a cooler, drier winter. Grow it like other small Dischidia: mounted or in a very airy mix, bright filtered light, and quick drying between waterings.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Epiphytic on tree trunks and on rocks in mountain forest; one Xishuangbanna collection notes semi-shade near a stream at the base of a large tree.

About 300–1200 m according to the Chinese literature; the few herbarium records with elevations are below about 550 m. Not measured.

YunnanGuangxiGuizhouGuangdongHainanNorthern Vietnam

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.