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    • Photo of Hydnophytum moseleyanum foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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    Hydnophytum moseleyanum

    Also Known As

    • Hydnophytum moselyanum
    • Ant Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Hydnophytum moseleyanum plant details

    Hydnophytum moseleyanum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydnophytum moseleyanum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydnophytum moseleyanum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Also known as an Ant Plant. This epiphyte has a symbiotic relationship with ants in its own habitat. The ants live inside the plant, offering it protection and creating nutrition while the plant offers a secure home high up in a tree. Native to Australia.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hydnophytum moseleyanum plant

    How to Grow Hydnophytum moseleyanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Hydnophytum formicarum

    aka Ant Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hydnophytum formicarum by Cactus Jungle
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