Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant)

Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant) bearing small round orange fruit among thick green foliage

Botanical name: Hydnophytum moseleyanum

Common name: Ant Plant

Origin: Southeastern Asia

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small; plant with caudex

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: White and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and 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.

Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant) stems with orange fruit nestled between thick waxy green leaves.

Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant) with tan caudex and green leaves suspended by thin metal wires

Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant) with large brown swollen base and many slender branches hanging downward

Hydnophytum moseleyanum (Ant Plant) reveals a textured grey tuber riddled with deep natural surface openings.

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