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Monolena primuliflora

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Specifications

Monolena primuliflora is an ant plant that produces abundant attractive flowers. It has a subtle caudex or thickened, woody stem that grows above and below ground, producing large green leaves with red veins.

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plant

antplant

indoor

artificial lighting

75 cm

full light

semi sun

normal

Product info

The jungles of Peru and Ecuador are the natural habitat of Monolena primuliflora. It grows as an epiphyte, often on trees. This ant plant lives in close harmony with ants. It produces small spherical "pearl bodies" on the underside of leaves, rich in proteins, on which ants feed. In return, ants keep Monolena primuliflora free from disease and spread its seeds.

Height:
8 cm

Width:
6 cm

Adult height:
100 cm

Adult width:
75 cm

Flower colour:
Purple

Flower period:
All year

Plant type:
Plant

Product type:
Plant

Plant type:
Antplant

Growth habit:
Creeping

Growth habit:
Epifytical

Araflora info:
Non-edible

Growth rate:
Fast

Araflora info:
Special

Natural habitat:
South-East Asia

Altitude range:
0-500 m

Plant care

Monolena primuliflora thrives in a high level of humidity. Misting from time to time is therefore a good idea to keep humidity levels high. Do not expose it to direct sunlight but make sure the potting mix is kept moist. Monolena primuliflora is not as temperature sensitive as some plants. It does well in both warm and cooler temperatures.

Care:
Normal