{"title":"Dichondra | Trailing Plants for Pots \u0026 Baskets","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our \u003cstrong\u003eDichondra seed collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring elegant trailing foliage plants for \u003cstrong\u003ehanging baskets, balcony boxes, pots and mixed containers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dichondra creates beautiful cascading growth and is perfect for adding texture, movement and contrast to container displays. Choose from silvery or fresh green foliage varieties for stylish balcony and garden combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dichondra-argentea-silver-surfer-silver-ponysfoot","title":"Dichondra argentea Silver Surfer™ | Silver ponysfoot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eDichondra argentea Silver Surfer™ | Silver ponysfoot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread translate-y-[2rem] -mt-[2rem] pb-[1.5rem]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-49\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ae27d11a-3bfd-4334-8c1c-0b6358c44b95\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"380\"\u003eDichondra argentea Silver Surfer™\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eSilver Ponysfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eunique, trailing foliage plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"515\"\u003ehot and dry conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Strong light encourages compact growth, good branching and dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen plants are moved outdoors, gradually acclimatise young seedlings to direct sunlight to prevent leaf damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant when the young plants have developed a strong root system and the roots hold the plug together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003elight, fertile and well-drained substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Handle the roots carefully during transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hanging baskets and mixed containers, position the plants close enough to the edge that the stems can naturally cascade downwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDichondra prefers consistent moisture but should not remain permanently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly and then allow the substrate to dry moderately before watering again. 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