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Dischidia hirsuta is found in Thailand and the Philippines among other places and is a plant that grows epiphytically 'In trees'. Dischidia hirsuta lives in symbiosis with ants and is also known as an 'Ant plant'. The ants supply organic material to the plant and fend off ravenous insects. Dischidia plants are related to the more well-known Hoya plants 'Wax flowers'. It is a climbing plant.
Plant care
Don'T overwater this indoor or terrarium plant, once every two or three days suffices. Let the soil go 'Nearly' dry in between watering sessions. Ensure a properly porous medium, such as orchid mix. This plant thrives under high humidity. Bright, indirect, filtered light is optimal. When placed in a terrarium, the amount of light should be medium to intense. Under intense light, the the leaves will turn more red. When dry, the leaves will become more succulent 'Harder'.
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