Tropicals > Hydnophytum > Hydnophytum formicarum > Hydnophytum formicarum
Hydnophytum formicarum
Ant Plant
Origin: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
| Family |
| Rubiaceae |
| Genus |
| Hydnophytum |
| Species |
| formicarum |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Vine |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11 - 13 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a - 9b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 |
| Height |
| 0.4 m |
| Spread |
| 0.3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Bonsai, potted plant or specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Place in bright light or full sun in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil of any acidity. Keep away from cold temperatures. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Forms a unique caudex that makes a great home for ants. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Unique hollowed out caudex similar to an anthill. |
| Flower Description |
| Very small 4 - 5 petaled flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Small berry-like fruits. |
| Colour Description |
| Lush green leaves, small white flowers, orange-red berries. Grey-brown stems and an ash grey caudex. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth. |
| Propagation |
| By seed and cuttings. |
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