silver foliage plants for hanging baskets Dichondra argentea Silver Surfer™

Dichondra argentea Silver Surfer™, commonly known as Silver Ponysfoot, is a unique, trailing foliage plant that thrives in hot and dry conditions. With its silvery, cascading leaves, it creates a stunning contrast in hanging baskets, mixed containers, and garden beds. Thanks to Benary’s BeGreen seed treatment, this variety ensures reliable germination, strong root development, and fast growth.

Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it an excellent structural plant for both professional growers and home gardeners looking to add texture and elegance to their plant displays.

Why Choose Dichondra argentea Silver Surfer™?

✔ Stunning silvery foliage – Adds a shimmering effect to hanging baskets & beds
✔ Fast-growing with strong roots – Ensures quick establishment and vigorous growth
✔ Heat & drought-tolerant – Thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal maintenance
✔ Perfect for cascading displays – Ideal for hanging baskets, mixed containers & landscape edging
✔ Reliable seed treatment – BeGreen ApeX-treated seeds ensure uniform germination

Growing Information:

• Crop Time: 12–14 weeks (spring planting)
• Height: 8 cm
• Width: 28 cm (trailing habit)
• Sun Exposure: Partial sun to full sun
• Seed Form: BeGreen ApeX
• Best Uses: Hanging baskets, mixed containers, ground cover, landscape edging

Sowing & Germination:

• Sowing Method: 1–2 seeds per plug
• Seed Coverage: Cover lightly with vermiculite or substrate to retain moisture
• Germination Time: 6–8 days
• Moisture: Start with high humidity (level 4), then reduce to level 2–3 after radicle emergence

Growing Conditions:

• Plug Culture:

  • pH: 5.5–6.3
  • EC: ≤ 0.7
  • Temperature: 22–24°C (use warm water for irrigation, above 18°C)
  • After Germination: Maintain 18–22°C day & night
  • Final Plug Stage: Reduce to 17–18°C

• Growing On:

  • pH: 5.5–6.5
  • EC: 1.2–1.5
  • Temperature: 17–18°C (night), 18–22°C (day)
  • Avoid overwatering – prefers dry conditions

Fertilization Schedule:

• Plug Culture:

  • At Radicle Emergence: 50–75 ppm nitrogen from 15-0-15
  • Second Plug Stage: 100–175 ppm nitrogen
  • EC Range: 0.7–1.2
  • Rinse foliage after feeding to prevent salt burns

• Growing On:

  • Moderate feeding required
  • 175–225 ppm nitrogen with a complete balanced fertilizer
  • EC Range: 1.2–1.5
  • Rinse foliage after feeding to prevent salt buildup

Additional Benefits:

• Perfect for cascading displays – Creates a flowing, trailing effect in containers
• Low-maintenance & resilient – Thrives in tough conditions with little care
• Ideal for professional & home gardeners – A reliable choice for landscaping & floral designs

Enhance your garden with the shimmering silver foliage of Dichondra argentea Silver Surfer™! Order your seeds today!