Monolena 'Ant Plant'
Monolena 'Ant Plant'
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"Monolena 'Ant Plant', scientifically Monolena primuliflora, is an intriguing epiphytic plant known for its symbiotic relationship with ants. This plant features small, heart-shaped leaves that provide shelter and food for ants, which in turn protect the plant from herbivores. Monolena 'Ant Plant' typically grows in compact clusters and reaches a height of approximately 4-6 inches when fully mature.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Monolena primuliflora
Common: Monolena Ant Plant, Ant Plant, Primrose-flowered Ant Plant, Primuliflora Ant Plant
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
- Humidity: High
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- A mix of regular potting soil with added orchid bark and perlite is ideal to provide both nutrients and aeration.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,700 species.
- Native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in countries like Ecuador and Colombia.
- Monolena produces beautiful, small, pink to purple flowers that can appear throughout the year
- Being native to Ecuador and Peru, these plants naturally grow on the branches of trees, where they develop a caudex that becomes a home for ants. This forms a symbiotic relationship, where the plants offer shelter and protection to the ants and the ants supply food by leaving waste that fertilizes the plants.
- In its natural habitat, Monolena can grow as an epiphyte, attaching itself to trees and drawing moisture and nutrients from the air and rain.
- Pet Safe / Nontoxic
- Medium Maintenance
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