Dischidia ruscifolia

Common Names

Million Hearts, Million Hearts Plant, 百万心

Summary

Million Hearts plant is an epiphytic tropical trailing vine native to the Philippines, with slender arching stems bearing dense pairs of heart-shaped leaves that face each other to form chains of hearts and small white flowers that occur in leaf axils; it is popular in hanging baskets and indoor displays.

In cultivation it prefers bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade, and avoids harsh direct sun; it grows in well-draining media such as orchid mix or chopped coconut husk, requires watering when the mix dries while keeping conditions evenly moist but not soggy, and benefits from high humidity and temperatures around 20–25°C (68–77°F); propagation is by stem cuttings, and the plant is hardy in USDA zones 9a–11b; it is commonly used in hanging baskets or on shelves for cascading foliage; watch for pests such as mealybugs and spider mites.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

3-3.5 feet

Spread

1-3.3 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 11-12

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally partial sun or partial shade.

Soil Type

Well-draining, porous, moisture-retentive potting mix (orchid potting mix or bark-based mixes).

Soil Drainage

Well-draining, not waterlogged soil

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Time

Year-round

Foliage Color

Green, with red on new growth and may bronze or redden under intense light.

Fall Foliage Color

Red, Yellow, Bronze

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Seasons of Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings, Layering

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts ants