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Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Ant Plant

Hydnophytum moseleyanum

Ant Plant
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Southeastern Asia
Plant with caudexSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

The caudex is hollow, and forms a perfect nest for the ants, which protect the plant, and gets home and sweet sap in exchange.


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Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Ant Plant
Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Ant Plant
Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Ant Plant
Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Ant Plant


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hydnophytum_moseleyanum.htm