{"product_id":"dichondra-silver-falls","title":"Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ (Silver Falls Dichondra)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eDichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ (Silver Falls Dichondra)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eDichondra ‘Silver Falls’ is a trailing, evergreen perennial valued for its cascading silver foliage and soft, flowing form. It is widely used in hanging baskets, containers, and as a groundcover where a dramatic, trailing effect is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eThe plant produces small, rounded leaves in a striking silvery-grey tone, creating a soft, shimmering appearance. Its long, trailing stems can spill over edges, forming a dense curtain of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e‘Silver Falls’ is known for its long trailing habit, making it ideal for vertical display in pots and baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eThe silver foliage provides contrast against green plants and complements a wide range of colour palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eIt is drought tolerant once established and performs well in hot, sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eGrowth Habit and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThis variety grows as a trailing or spreading plant with long, flowing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eIt typically reaches 5 to 10 cm in height, with trailing lengths of up to 1 to 1.5 metres. Growth rate is fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003ePerforms best in full sun. Full sun enhances the silver colour and promotes dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eRequires regular watering during establishment. Once established, it is drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eAllow soil to dry slightly between watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003ePrefers well-draining soil and performs well in sandy or free-draining mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eTemperature and Climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eSuitable for warm temperate to subtropical climates. It tolerates heat but is sensitive to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eLow maintenance. Trim lightly to encourage fuller growth and prevent excessive legginess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eMinimal fertilising is required, though occasional feeding can promote faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eOverwatering or poor drainage may lead to root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eFrost can damage foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eLeggy growth may occur in low light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eDichondra ‘Silver Falls’ is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eHanging baskets\u003cbr data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eContainer planting\u003cbr data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eGroundcover\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eRock and retaining walls\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eBorders and edging\u003cbr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eCoastal and dry gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eIts trailing habit makes it ideal for softening edges and adding movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eSpecification and Care Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"4099\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2242\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2317\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2441\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2515\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2540\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2614\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSilver Falls Dichondra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3035\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3134\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDirect Sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3208\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRequired for best colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3233\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWatering Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3307\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLow to moderate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3332\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003eWell-draining, sandy or free-draining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3505\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3431\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrainage Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3505\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEssential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3530\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eWarm temperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3629\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3703\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3728\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3802\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3901\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3827\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaintenance Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3901\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3926\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eMinimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4025\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4099\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNot commonly regarded as toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4104\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eFAQ – Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4173\"\u003eHow long do the trails grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003eUp to 1 to 1.5 metres in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4236\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4239\"\u003eYes, full sun is best for colour and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4312\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4315\"\u003eYes, highly drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4402\"\u003eIs it suitable for hanging baskets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4405\"\u003eYes, it is ideal for trailing displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4480\"\u003eCan it be used as groundcover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4483\"\u003eYes, it spreads well across the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4603\" 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