HYDNOPHYTUM FORMICARUM
Ant Plant
An unsual plant 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, avoid 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
;)
All pictures are for reference purposes only.
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)