{"product_id":"ant-plant-hydnophytum-formicarum","title":"Ant Plant Hydnophytum formicarum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eAnt Plant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.com\/ant-plant-hydnophytum-formicarum\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eHydnophytum formicarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, commonly known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eAnt Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a fascinating epiphytic plant native to Southeast Asia, particularly in tropical rainforests. It has a swollen, caudex-like base with hollow chambers that naturally house ants in the wild. This unique symbiotic relationship allows the plant to absorb nutrients from ant waste while providing the ants with shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eCare Guide for Ant Plant Hydnophytum formicarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThrives in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"510\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eCan tolerate some\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"556\"\u003edirect morning sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, but avoid intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eIf growing indoors, place near a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"660\"\u003esouth- or east-facing window\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eKeep the soil\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eslightly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eAllow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"878\"\u003ePrefers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"839\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut does not like waterlogged roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Potting for Ant Plant Hydnophytum formicarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eUse a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"948\"\u003ewell-draining epiphytic mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(orchid bark, perlite, sphagnum moss).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eterra cotta pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a pot with good drainage helps prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eIt can also be mounted on wood, like an epiphyte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity for Ant Plant Hydnophytum formicarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eLoves\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003ewarm temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(65-85°F or 18-29°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eNot frost-hardy! 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