Hydnophytum formicarum ssp. 'Horne' Size:2" Pot airy substrate

airy substrate

and that is where it gets it's nickname from

An absolute Arium favorite

Their dark foliage contrasts well with the almost translucent tops

an adaptation that helps it survive in its native humid environment

Hydnophytum formicarum ssp. 'Horne' Size:2" Pot airy substrateHydnophytum formicarum ssp. 'Horne', commonly known as the ant plant, is a fascinating and unique species of plant native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is renowned for its symbiotic relationship with ants. This epiphytic plant grows on tree trunks and branches in its native habitat, where it forms swollen, knobby structures known as caudices that serve as housing for ants.