Hydnophytum papuanum- Maze Plant

Home of ants

The Maze Plant (Hydnophytum papuanum) is known to be the home of the ants. They are native to Southeast Asia and belong to the plant family Rubiaceae. This is a genus of ant-plant.

What are the common names for Hydnophytum papuanum?

Ant plant and Maze plant are the most common names. The Scientific name is Hydnophytum moseleyanum Becc.

Classification:

Division	Magnoliophyta
Class	Magnoliopsida
Sub Class	euasterid I
Order	Gentianales
Family	Rubiaceae
Sub Family	Rubioideae
Tribe	Psychotrieae
Sub Tribe	Hydnophytinae
Genus	Hydnophytum
Species	Hydnophytum
Kingdom	Plantae

Flowering data:

Bloom Time	Generally, the blooms in spring, summer
Flower colour	Purple/Lavender
Plant type	Ant-plant
Leaf	Needle-like
Attracts	Ant
Origin/native	New Guinea

How much watering is necessary for the Maze Plant?

Water so that the soil dries every week, and don’t allow the plant to be soggy.

What soil is good for the Maze Plant?

Well-drained soil with a pH of 6-7 is recommended for the Maze plant. The soil should be moist, but not soggy.

What climate does the Maze Plant like?

The Maze plant is an indoor plant that likes specifically bright light away from direct sunlight. The temperature should be around 18-26 degrees c (warm room temperature). Does not require a lot of maintenance.

Hydnophytum Papuanum growth

The plant is almost 1 to 2 inches wide but grows to 4 inches in the pot.

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