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Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - (Ant Plant, seed-grown, rare epiphytic caudex)

Description: Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - ***heat pack recommended in winter; purchase separately*** This strange plant from the tropics is native to Northern Queensland Australia, with some plants being found farther north in Indonesia. It develops a very spiny caudex that can morph and grow in various forms depending on pot size and light exposure, topped with strappy green leaves that grow thicker in higher light exposure. It is a Hydnophytine, and it’s also a Myrmecophyte, which means in nature it has a mutualistic relationship with ants. It produces little white tubular flowers, and if pollinated, produces orange seed pods containing easy-to-germinate seeds! You'll receive one of the 1" rooted plants in the second photo, with the first photo being a plant representative of that group, bare-root, without soil or pot. If the moss does not easily come off, the plant will be shipped with some moss attached. The other photos are of my parent plant, from which this seedling was grown, and a few of the older seedlings. For best growth Soil/Medium: long-strand sphagnum moss Light: shade to part sun, morning sun with afternoon shade Water: keep the medium moist, but not soggy; can lightly dry between waterings This caudiciform is truly tropical and can not withstand temperatures much below 50F. It will grow more compact and dense if exposed to higher levels of light and heat. It can be grown in an orchid pot, mounted on wood, or in a hanging basket, just ensure a light, airy medium and avoid overwatering, especially in cooler temperatures. If the temperature and humidity are not relatively stable the plant can develop corking or light marks on the leaves that sometimes look like a pest. If this happens, do not try to scrape them off because you will damage the leaves. Just let the plant do what it naturally does! *Shipped USPS Ground Advantage, on Mondays, excluding holidays.*Usually arrives in 3-5 business days from shipment date, depending on destination.*Combined shipping is available, contact me with your request before purchasing.*No phytosanitary certificates or other documentation will be provided. Know the import laws; you accept all risks and responsibilities.*All plants are shipped bare root, without soil or pot, unless otherwise noted.*Contact me if there are any issues and I will work with you to resolve them fairly.

Price: 10 USD

Location: Richmond, California

End Time: 2024-12-03T04:54:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - (Ant Plant, seed-grown, rare epiphytic caudex)Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - (Ant Plant, seed-grown, rare epiphytic caudex)Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - (Ant Plant, seed-grown, rare epiphytic caudex)Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - (Ant Plant, seed-grown, rare epiphytic caudex)Myrmecodia platytyrea - Small - (Ant Plant, seed-grown, rare epiphytic caudex)

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Climate: Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Tropical, Tropical Wet & Dry

Common Name: Ant Plant

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

Growth Habit: Caudiciform-like base, branching

Brand: Unbranded

Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Plant Form: Caudex

Growth Stage: Vegetative

Type: Epiphyte

Watering: Medium

Genus: Myrmecodia

Growth Rate: Medium

Sunlight: Medium Sun

Features: Evergreen, Perennial

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