Plant in full sun to part shade in a fairly well draining soil where it can be grown with very little irrigation, but it accepts more and will grow more vigorously if watered at least occasionally. It is hardy to around 25°F, so useful down to USDA Zone 9b. This is an interesting, tough, and tenacious plant that tolerates neglect and grows slowly at first but has a moderate growth rate once established, particularly if given occasional irrigation. It can grow along the ground but looks best with some support to hold the branches with the heavy load of leaves held upright but can also be grown in a pot or hanging basket or even as an indoor house plant.

Penny Plant comes from near the town of Toliara in the Atsimo-Andrefana region of southwestern Madagascar, where it grows in subarid bushland forest and dunes. The name for the genus comes from the Greek word 'xeros' meaning "dry" and 'sicyos' meaning cucumber in reference to this plant being a dry growing member of the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). The specific epithet honors the French botanist Paul A. Danguy (1862-1942). Other commons name for it includes Silver Dollar Vine or Dollar Vine. 

The information about Xerosicyos danguyi displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.