Emerald Falls Dichondra Seeds

Emerald Falls is the lush green counterpart to the popular Silver Falls Dichondra, offering a graceful cascade of vibrant emerald-green foliage that softens indoor spaces with its flowing, natural appearance. Its dense trailing stems spill elegantly over the edges of containers, creating a living waterfall of rounded leaves that bring freshness and tranquility to any room.

Easy to grow and remarkably adaptable, Emerald Falls makes an outstanding hanging basket plant, shelf specimen, or cascading accent for mixed indoor planters. Its rich green color complements both flowering and foliage houseplants while adding texture and movement to interior displays.

Indoor Growing Information

Emerald Falls thrives in bright indirect light but adapts well to a range of indoor conditions. While it enjoys several hours of gentle morning sun, it generally tolerates lower light levels better than its silver-leaved cousin.

Maintain evenly moist soil, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings. The plant appreciates consistent moisture but should never remain waterlogged. Good drainage is important for long-term health.

Under favorable indoor conditions, the trailing stems may extend 2 to 4 feet or more, creating a beautiful cascading effect from hanging baskets and elevated containers.

Container Growing

Emerald Falls is exceptionally well suited to decorative pots, hanging baskets, wall planters, and shelf displays. A lightweight, well-drained potting mix rich in organic matter encourages vigorous growth and dense foliage.

Its naturally trailing habit requires little training, making it one of the easiest cascading houseplants to maintain.

Temperature and Humidity

Ideal temperatures range from 60°F to 85°F. The plant performs well in average household humidity and adapts comfortably to indoor environments. It appreciates protection from cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F.

Unlike many tropical trailing plants, Emerald Falls tolerates moderate indoor conditions without requiring special humidity treatments.

Flowers

Tiny greenish-white flowers occasionally appear among the foliage, though they are generally inconspicuous. The primary ornamental value of Emerald Falls comes from its dense curtain of attractive green leaves.

Seed Germination

Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and press lightly into the growing medium. Cover very lightly and maintain temperatures between 68°F and 75°F. Keep evenly moist until germination occurs, which typically takes 7 to 14 days.

Provide bright light after emergence to encourage sturdy, compact growth.

Houseplant Uses

• Elegant hanging basket plant.
• Trailing shelf and bookcase display.
• Companion plant in mixed containers.
• Indoor groundcover for large planters.
• Natural accent for sunrooms and conservatories.
• Living waterfall effect in decorative containers.

Interesting Botanical Facts

Dichondra repens is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it naturally grows as a creeping groundcover in forests, grasslands, and open landscapes. Its ability to spread rapidly while maintaining a neat appearance has made it popular worldwide.

The name "Dichondra" comes from Greek words meaning "two grains," referring to the plant's distinctive seed structure.

Historical Notes

Before the popularity of modern turf grasses, Dichondra was widely used as an alternative lawn plant in warm climates. Its dense growth and attractive appearance made it a favorite choice for ornamental landscapes throughout the mid-20th century.

Today, growers increasingly appreciate its versatility as both an outdoor ornamental and a low-maintenance houseplant.

Growing Tip

Trim overly long stems occasionally to encourage branching and fuller growth. The pruned sections can often be rooted easily to produce additional plants.

Seedman Note

Emerald Falls offers all the graceful beauty of Silver Falls but with a rich emerald-green appearance that blends naturally into nearly any indoor décor. Its easy-care nature and flowing habit make it one of the finest trailing foliage plants for beginning and experienced indoor gardeners alike.

Additional Seedman Note

When displayed in a hanging basket or elevated container, Emerald Falls creates a lush curtain of foliage that resembles a miniature tropical waterfall. Few houseplants provide as much visual impact with so little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for homes, offices, and sunrooms.

Multiseed Pellets ( each pellet contains 6-8 seeds ).