Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Hydnophytum

Species:

Hydnophytum formicarium

USDA Symbol:

HYFO6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

ants

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in symbiosis with ants