Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Hydnophytum formicarum
Also Known As
- Ant Plant
Plant type
shrub, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 10b-11
Hydnophytum formicarum plant details
Hydnophytum formicarum is a broadleaf evergreen bulb / corm / tuber or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydnophytum formicarum
- Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or shrub
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydnophytum formicarum
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Epiphyte from New Guinea with hollow chambers colonized by ants.
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Hydnophytum formicarum plant
How to Grow Hydnophytum formicarum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Hydnophytum for your garden
aka Hydnophytum moselyanum, Ant Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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