Ant Plant 'Hydnophytum' care

Ant Plants are beautiful, interesting plants that add a beautiful texture to your collection. They thrive in high humidity and have incredibly interesting foliage.

Popular varieties: Monolena, Hydnophytum, shop all Ant Plants

Light:

Grows best in bright indirect light
Tolerates some medium light conditions

Water:

Let top of soil dry between waterings, but likes semi-moist conditions
Stores water in caudex
Susceptible to rot

Humidity:

Humidity is prefered

Soil Type:

Epiphytic; needs soil that offers proper drainage that doesn’t allow for water to collect
Orchid mixture is best (fine fir bark & perlite and worm casting)

Toxicity Level:

Toxic to animals

Additional Information:

Cut back watering routine during winter months
Prefers warm conditions above 60 degrees
Small bead-like secretions are a normal function of the plant and sign of health

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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.