{"product_id":"hydnophytum-papuanum-ant-plant","title":"Hydnophytum papuanum – Ant Plant","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little oddball with a very clever design. The Ant Plant has a swollen, sculptural base topped with branching stems and glossy green leaves. That chunky base, known as a caudex, develops internal chambers that shelter ants in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally growing on trees rather than in the ground, this tropical plant enjoys warmth, bright filtered light and an airy potting mix. A lovely choice for anyone who likes their houseplants a little unusual—and no, you don’t need to supply the ants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydnophytum moseleyanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light. Gentle morning sunshine is fine, but protect it from strong midday sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the mix to become almost dry before watering thoroughly, then let excess water drain away. Reduce watering in winter. Despite its chunky base, this is a tropical epiphyte, so avoid treating it like a desert cactus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep warm, ideally above 16°C, and away from cold draughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a loose, airy mix like our Airy Aroid, with a pot that drains freely. Keep the swollen base above the compost rather than burying it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It appreciates higher humidity, paired with gentle airflow. Feed lightly during spring and summer, and avoid moving it into an oversized pot. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, ants receive shelter inside the plant and provide nutrients in return. Your houseplant can grow happily without this arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe: no\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BR","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":63198311547267,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/plant.studio\/products\/hydnophytum-papuanum-ant-plant","provider":"Plant Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}