{"product_id":"ant-plant-4-live-plant","title":"Ant Plant 4\" Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its wild, sculptural base and glossy tropical foliage, the 4” Ant Plant (Hydnophytum Papuanum) adds instant conversation-starting texture to any indoor plant collection. Also known as Hydnophytum Moseleyanum, this rare epiphytic “ant plant” is prized for its swollen, woody caudex—naturally hollowed to house ants in the wild—giving it a bold, bonsai-like presence in a compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating tropical aroid relative, this species develops a thick, cavernous base (caudex) that functions as a natural nutrient-storage system. In nature, it forms a symbiotic relationship with ants, though it does not require ants to thrive in cultivation. Its glossy green foliage emerges from the top of the caudex, creating a striking, architectural silhouette perfect for terrariums, mounted displays, or airy container plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\n• Difficulty: Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n• Growth Habit: Epiphytic; can be mounted on wood or grown in a chunky, well-draining mix\u003cbr\u003e\n• Unique Feature: Hollow caudex adapted for ant symbiosis (not\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Florida Ferns \u0026 Foliage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45520461627564,"sku":"04HYDNOANT","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/2613\/1372\/files\/45f437fa71c99d3a6f33f63d5d20994463b9bf32e3f12e26983aceb9892bb09d.jpg?v=1773132860","url":"https:\/\/weigardens.com\/products\/ant-plant-4-live-plant","provider":"Wei Gardens LLC ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}