Ant Plant

Ant Plant 🌿🐜 is loved for its swollen caudex and small glossy leaves, giving it a weird, sculptural look that feels equal parts tropical and collector-worthy. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where it can show off its unique form on a shelf or plant stand with good airflow and a very chunky, fast-draining mix. This plant is a bit more particular than standard houseplants and prefers steady warmth, light moisture, and epiphyte-style care rather than heavy wet soil. Pro tip: do not bury the caudex too deeply or keep it soggy 💧, because good drainage and airflow matter a lot with this one.

Sold in 4" Grower's Pot

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Hydnophytum formicarum
🏷️ Common Names: Ant Plant, Ant House Plant, Baboon’s Head
💧 Watering Needs: Low to moderate; water when the mix is nearly dry but do not let it stay bone dry too long
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright epiphyte with swollen caudex
🪴 Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxicity is not well established; best kept away from pets and children if chewed or ingested
🌎 Native Region: Southeast Asia

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