Silver Dollar Plant

Xerosicyos danguyiAlso known as: Silver Dollar Vine, Penny Plant

Silver Dollar Plant is an unusual vining succulent with flat, round, silver-green leaves resembling coins. Native to Madagascar, this member of the cucumber family can climb or trail up to 6 feet (1.8 m). Its unique circular leaves and easy care make it a conversation-starting houseplant.

Easy Care

Bright Indirect Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Bright Indirect Light

Temperature Range
50-90°F (10-32°C)

Ideal Temp
70°F (21°C)

Pet Safe

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs. While it's safe to have around pets, ingestion of any plant material may still cause mild stomach upset.

Seasonal Care Schedule

Adjust your care routine based on the season for optimal plant health.

Watering Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 10-14 days, when soil is completely dry
Summer	Every 7-10 days
Fall	Every 14-21 days
Winter	Every 21-28 days or less

Very drought-tolerant. Leaves will wrinkle slightly when thirsty. Better to underwater than overwater.

Fertilizing Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Monthly with diluted succulent fertilizer
Summer	Monthly at quarter strength
Fall	No fertilizing needed
Winter	No fertilizing needed

Very light feeder. Too much fertilizer causes weak growth.

Pruning

Frequency: As needed to control size

Best Season: Spring or summer

Prune vines to encourage bushier growth. Easy to train on a trellis.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 2-3 years

Best Season: Spring

Use fast-draining cactus/succulent soil. Doesn't need large pots.

Flowering

Season
Spring to summer

Color
Small yellow-green flowers

Produces tiny greenish flowers. Not grown for blooms but for unique foliage.

Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings allowed to callous
Can root in water then transfer to soil
Leaf cuttings (slow)

Common Problems

Soft, mushy leaves: Overwatering - reduce immediately
Wrinkled leaves: Needs water
Stretchy, leggy growth: Not enough light
Slow growth: Normal - this plant grows slowly

Pro Tips

Member of cucumber family but looks nothing like it
Can be trained to climb or left to trail
Non-toxic to pets - unusual for succulents
Unique conversation piece for any collection

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