How to Care for Xerosicyos Danguyi in Hong Kong | Plantjai

Plant

This product is sold as Silver Dollar Plant, Xerosicyos danguyi. Kew accepts the species name and records its native range as Madagascar. That taxonomy record does not independently identify the current nursery plant. Its rounded succulent leaves and climbing stems are the main ornamental features; measure the actual specimen separately.

Light

NParks lists full sun to partial shade. In Hong Kong, start with a bright, ventilated place and adapt the plant to local light. A fixed number of sun hours is not necessary; check leaf and stem response together with watering and medium conditions.

Water and mix

NParks lists low water needs. Use a pot with drainage and a free-draining medium; check that the medium has dried before watering, taking pot size, light and season into account. The former guide’s fixed day counts, temperature and humidity figures, and exact soil percentages were not verified for this stock.

Safety

We did not find a reliable species-level toxicity source for the former broad toxicity assertion about the plant and its stems and roots. This does not establish that it is edible or safe for every pet. Discourage chewing; seek medical or veterinary help if symptoms occur.

Sources

Kew species record; NParks plant profile.