Hydnophytum moseleyanum – Ant Plant (3″ pot)
$15.00
This is an unusual, tropical, caudex-forming plant. The fat trunk can be a shelter for ants. This is an interesting plant for collectors in search of weird plants.
Ships in a 3″ pot.
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Description
An unusual plant is known as the “ant plant.” Ant plants are epiphytes in nature, but can also be grown in a pot in sphagnum moss fiber or orchid bark mix. The plant forms an interesting hollow caudex which is a perfect nest for ants. The ants protect the plant and in return, the ants get a nice shelter and sap. The plant has small white flowers and little orange berries. It likes bright light, high humidity, and average water. It is a tropical plant, that avoids freezing temperatures. Very interesting plant that forms an unusual caudex. It is a slow grower and takes a while to form the nice caudex and is not very easy to find. Great for collectors! *ants not included 😉
FAMILY: Rubiaceae
ORIGIN: South East Asia
GROWTH RATE: slow
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Bright filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS: average
MIN. TEMP. : avoid freezing temperatures
FLOWER: flowers (white) and fruits (orange)
The pictures are for reference purposes only.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 8 × 18 in |
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