Houseplants

Antplant 'Hydnophytum perangustum' 'Needle leaf'

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Specifications

Hydnophytum puffii formerly perangustum 'Needle leaf'

Hydnophytum puffii formerly perangustum 'Needle leaf'is a plant which, in natural surroundings, provides ants with shelter in its caudex (or broadened stem). Hydnophytum perangustum can, like other ant plants, do just fine without ants living around it. The leaf of this reasonably small species is acicular (needle-shaped).

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plant

antplant

indoor

artificial lighting

75 cm

full light

semi sun

normal

Product info

Hydnophytum perangustum is originally found on Borneo. It is an epiphytic species (grows in trees). Compared to other kinds of hydnophytum it grows slowly. The leaves are narrow (even acicular) and the caudex is rought to the touch

Height:
15 cm

Width:
10 cm

Adult height:
< 5 cm

Adult width:
75 cm

Flower colour:
White

Flower period:
All year

Plant type:
Plant

Product type:
Plant

Plant type:
Antplant

Growth habit:
Epifytical

Araflora info:
Non-edible

Growth rate:
Slow

Araflora info:
Special

Natural habitat:
South-East Asia

Altitude range:
500-1000 m

Plant care

Place Hydnophytum perangustum in warmth, high humidity and in a spot with lots of (indirect) light. Also ensure this ant plant enjoys sufficient air circulation when placing it in a terrarium. Though the exotic ant plant does well at temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, the ideal temperatures are higher: between 20 and 30 degrees. Use a mix for orchids to pot the ant plant or tie it to a piece of bark.

Care:
Easy