{"title":"Caudex plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find all plants that develop a prominent caudex (thickened, woody stem for water storage). Most of these are succulent plants, but not always.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plectranthus-ernstii","title":"Plectranthus ernstii","description":"\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e is a woody, caudex-forming plant from South Africa. To encourage caudex development, the plant should be pruned regularly. This species is very vigorous, so even radical pruning is quickly forgotten. The plant can also be easily cultivated as a bonsai, as its vigorous growth offers many styling possibilities and is therefore very forgiving of pruning mistakes. Essentially, it's a bonsai for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its succulent nature makes it ideal for plant lovers who are reluctant to water their plants, as it indicates its water content through its leaves (see Care). When rubbed, the leaves also release a pleasant aroma, typical of many members of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It begins to flower in April, and its flowering period extends continuously into October. The small, violet flowers are produced on increasingly long flower stalks.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56318937203065,"sku":"Ple001-9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56318937235833,"sku":"Ple001-12","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG06199.jpg?v=1764903848"},{"product_id":"dioscorea-elephantipes-schildkroetenpflanze","title":"Dioscorea elephantipes (turtle plant)","description":"Dioscorea elephantipes not only looks like a tortoise, but also lives to be as old.\u003cbr\u003e Plants in cultivation that are decades old have caudex diameters of 30-50 cm, even older specimens in nature can reach over a meter and are then worth a fortune.\u003cbr\u003e In other words, an easy-to-maintain and growing investment.\u003cbr\u003e This extraordinary plant is found only in South Africa. It grows there in very barren, sandy soil and often has to survive for months without water. \u003cbr\u003eTherefore, it doesn't grow year-round, but rather limits its growth phase to about half the year, after which it sheds all its leaves and branches. During the subsequent dormant phase, the caudex survives the rainless period and requires no care, even as a houseplant. Eventually, the plant begins to form new tendrils, which quickly grow in size and bear numerous heart-shaped leaves approximately 5 cm in diameter. With each growth phase, the caudex becomes larger.\u003cbr\u003e A survivor of the Cape peninsula.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"5cm round pot","offer_id":56318937596281,"sku":"Dios001-5","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm round pot","offer_id":56318937629049,"sku":"Dios001-13","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Dioscorea-elephantipes-00-1.jpg?v=1764903867"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-formicarum","title":"Hydnophytum formicarum","description":"The nominate form of \u003cem\u003e*Hydnophytum formicarum*\u003c\/em\u003e , which is a highly variable species. A typical distinguishing feature from members of the \u003cem\u003e*moseleyanum\u003c\/em\u003e * group is the number of parallel leaf veins: in \u003cem\u003e*H. formicarum*\u003c\/em\u003e there are 6-12, while in \u003cem\u003e*H. moseleyanum*\u003c\/em\u003e there are only about 3-4. Typically, the caudex of \u003cem\u003e*H. formicarum*\u003c\/em\u003e remains less than 10 cm tall, but can grow to over 30 cm wide. The surface is rather smooth with some ridges running down the caudex. The plant usually branches profusely but only reaches a total height of about 50 cm. Aerial roots are few and far between. The leaves are very thick and leathery to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e The small, white flowers have four petals, remain open for several days, and can be seen practically year-round. After a short time, the flowers develop into red fruits containing fertile seeds, which remain on the plant for some time. It has a wide distribution area from Myanmar through Borneo and the Philippines to the Moluccas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA very rewarding vivarium plant. One of the few ant plants that, after acclimatization, are also suitable as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5 cm pot. See the third image in the gallery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":56318938317177,"sku":"Hydno001a","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"large","offer_id":56318938349945,"sku":"Hydno001b","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydnophytum-formicarum-04.jpg?v=1764903888"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-moseleyanum","title":"Hydnophytum moseleyanum","description":"A large species with a pear-shaped caudex. \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum moseleyanum\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly variable species, which now also includes \u003cem\u003eH. papuanum\u003c\/em\u003e . A typical distinguishing feature from representatives of the Formicaum group is the number of parallel leaf veins: \u003cem\u003eH. formicarum\u003c\/em\u003e has 6-12, while \u003cem\u003eH. moseleyanum\u003c\/em\u003e has only about 3-4. \u003cbr\u003eTypically, the caudex is taller than it is wide, reaching a substantial size of up to approximately 30 x 45 cm. It has a very smooth, regular surface without any significant bumps or holes. The plant branches out at the top of the caudex, reaching a total height of over 70 cm. Aerial roots are few and far between. The leaves are thick, yellowish-green, and leathery to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e The small white flowers have four petals, remain open for several days, and can be seen practically all year round. After a short time, the flowers develop into orange-red fruits containing fertile seeds, which remain on the plant for some time.\u003cbr\u003e Wide distribution area from the Philippines to the Solomon Islands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e General: Ant plants from the Rubiaceae family (subfamily Hydnophytinae) have undergone fascinating adaptations to their habitat. \u003cbr\u003eThey live epiphytically on trees in Southeast Asia and, like orchids and other epiphytic plants, depend on regular rain and the supply of nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These plants have overcome nutrient scarcity through a mutualistic relationship with ants. The greatly thickened stem (here the hypocotyl) is riddled with numerous chambers that serve as a safe haven for the ants. Some of these chambers are capable of absorbing nutrients, which the ants continuously replenish. The caudex also serves as a water reservoir for dry days. In older specimens, the thickened stem can measure up to 50 cm or more. However, the plants are not dependent on the presence of ants, as they can easily be cultivated and brought to flower without them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers can self-pollinate, so there are always small red berries hanging on the branches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A very rewarding vivarium plant. After acclimatization, it is also suitable as a houseplant.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":56318938415481,"sku":"Hydno002-S","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56318938448249,"sku":"Hydno002-M","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56318938481017,"sku":"Hydno002-L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/20210408_132448.jpg?v=1764903910"},{"product_id":"myrmecodia-tuberosa","title":"Myrmecodia tuberosa","description":"\u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e is an ant plant with a very large distribution area. It occurs from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands. The different populations within its range vary considerably. There are forms with a smooth caudex, those with warts and spines, those with bizarre arrangements of holes, and even forms that have no visible entrances for ants at all. Because of this great diversity, it is difficult to classify taxonomically. Some authors consider the different forms to be separate species or subspecies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe form offered here (as seen in the pictures of the mature plant) develops a spiny caudex with simple spines arranged in loose rows. Mature plants also feature regular bumps on the caudex, along the edges of which are entrances for ants. \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e is an epiphyte and only grows upright as a young plant. In nature, the elongated caudex is horizontal or hanging, and the plant should be supported in this position to ensure good growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs is typical for \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia,\u003c\/em\u003e the plant usually has only one main stem, which grows longer and thicker but branches little or not at all. The shield-shaped structures on the stem are striking. These are called clypeoli. They often have spines or hairs along their edges. The leaves, up to 40 cm long and about 15 cm wide, grow from the front end of the clypeoli. The flowers emerge from the alveoli between the clypeoli. These depressions in the stem protect the developing, delicate flowers until they are ready to open. The flowers are white, about 5 to 8 mm in size, and only open for a few days. After a short time, elongated, orange fruits develop from the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e can grow impressively large. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.northqueenslandplants.com\/images\/Tozer's%20Gap,%20Iron%20Range%20GPS%201453%20RF%20-%20%20Myrmecodia%20tuberosa%20%20FN%202092%20(3).JPG\"\u003eVery old specimens\u003c\/a\u003e have a caudex up to 75 cm long and 30 cm thick and weigh over 10 kg, although they naturally have many air-filled chambers inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e grows quickly with proper care and is a good ant plant for beginners. It is best kept in a terrarium or plant display case, but can also be kept as a houseplant after acclimatization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and mostly grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery). \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e plants develop corky growths on their leaves. These are not pests!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318968234361,"sku":"Myr001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Myrmecodia-tuberosa-Standard-03.jpg?v=1764905098"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-puffii-perangustum","title":"Hydnophytum puffii (= sp. 'Needle leaf')","description":"This small ant plant originates from Sarawak and Sabah (Borneo, Malaysia). It is a very small \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e species, perhaps the smallest described ant plant species! The caudex is rounded and smooth, only exceptionally reaching a diameter of approximately 10 cm, but usually remaining at 5–7 cm. It typically has no visible entrances, as these face the substrate and are thus hidden from view. The narrow, almost needle-like leaves are particularly striking. Before its description as a new species in 2016 by Low, Sugau \u0026amp; Wong, it was therefore known in the hobby as \"sp. Needle Leaf\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The branches grow to about 20 to 30 cm long, but can be kept smaller through regular pruning. The species branches profusely and can therefore be pruned without any problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are tiny, about 3 to 5 mm in size and white. They are only open for one day, and small berries, about 5 mm in size, develop from them, which are red when ripe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Due to its small size and compact growth, it is an ideal terrarium plant for anyone looking to acquire a truly unusual rarity. Its narrow leaves are unique among lowland ant plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318968267129,"sku":"Hydno003","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydnophytum-puffii-09.jpg?v=1764905124"},{"product_id":"dioscorea-oppositifolia-chinesicher-yam","title":"Dioscorea oppositifolia (Chinese Yam)","description":"\u003cem\u003eDioscorea oppositifolia\u003c\/em\u003e gets its species name from the seemingly opposite leaf arrangement, which is often visible on older vines; other yam species, such as the tortoise plant, typically have alternate leaves. Similar to \u003cem\u003eDioscorea bulbifera\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eD. oppositifolia\u003c\/em\u003e also produces bulbils in the leaf axils, which serve for vegetative propagation. However, these remain significantly smaller than those of \u003cem\u003eD. bulbifera\u003c\/em\u003e . It is a fast-growing vine with edible tubers.\u003cbr\u003e Natural occurrence from the Himalayas to Myanmar.\u003cbr\u003e Synonym: \u003cem\u003eDioscorea opposita\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318974099833,"sku":"Dios002","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Dioscorea-oppositifolia-1.jpg?v=1764905486"},{"product_id":"adenium-obesum","title":"Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)","description":"The desert rose ( \u003cem\u003eAdenium obesum\u003c\/em\u003e ) is a caudex-forming plant native to the steppes of Africa and Arabia. It stores water in its thick, short stem to survive the dry seasons in its native habitat. At the beginning of the rainy season, it sprouts again with fresh leaves and numerous pink flowers, reminiscent of roses. This is the origin of its German name, \"Wüstenrose\" (desert rose).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Although it looks like a bonsai, it requires no special care to maintain its beautiful shape; it grows on its own into the shape of a miniature tree, without any elaborate pruning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Robust plant, approximately 15-20 cm tall with a 6-10 cm caudex. Shipped as a potted plant in a 12 cm pot. \u003cstrong\u003eThe plants are currently leafless or just starting to sprout!\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318984847737,"sku":"Ade001","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07247.jpg?v=1764906173"},{"product_id":"phyllanthus-mirabilis","title":"Phyllanthus mirabilis","description":"\u003cem\u003ePhyllanthus mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e is a caudex-forming plant native to northern Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. It stores water in its thick, short stem to survive the dry seasons in its native habitat. It is an extremely unusual member of the genus \u003cem\u003ePhyllanthus\u003c\/em\u003e , being the only species in this genus to form a woody caudex. For comparison, another species in this genus is, for example, the floating plant \u003cem\u003ePhyllanthus fluitans\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Another special feature is that it folds its feathery, pink and green leaves together at night, during periods of drought or excessive heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In winter, it usually loses all its leaves and survives only as a trunk. In spring, however, it quickly sprouts again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e May be shipped without leaves in winter!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318984880505,"sku":"Phy001","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Phyllanthus-mirabilis-01.jpg?v=1764906194"},{"product_id":"stephania-pierrei-erecta","title":"Stephania pierrei (syn.: Stephania erecta)","description":"\u003cem\u003eStephania erecta\u003c\/em\u003e ...doesn't exist. At least, the name is dubious. Of course, this plant exists, but it's probably correct to call it \u003cem\u003eStephania pierrei\u003c\/em\u003e , not \u003cem\u003eS. erecta\u003c\/em\u003e . This name is very dubious. It only appears once, in a \"Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information\" from the Royal Botanical Society at Kew Gardens. No further information can be found, no description or location details, only \"Siam\" was mentioned, meaning basically all of Southeast Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eStephania pierrei,\u003c\/em\u003e on the other hand, is well-documented, and this is precisely the species we are dealing with here. How the completely obscure and incorrect name \u003cem\u003eStephania erecta\u003c\/em\u003e ever became so popular is utterly baffling to us.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStephania pierrei\u003c\/em\u003e is a caudex-forming plant native to northern Thailand. It has an interesting life cycle. During the monsoon season, it develops a long tendril from its caudex, bearing beautiful, circular, peltate leaves. At the beginning of the dry season, this tendril dies back, and the plant survives the dry months as a leafless caudex. The cycle then begins again with the next monsoon. In our temperate climate, it typically grows during the summer and sheds its tendril in autumn or winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Supplied in a 14 cm round pot. Caudex diameter approx. 6 to 9 cm. Actively growing plants, not dormant caudex!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The shape of the caudex and tendril may differ slightly from the product images.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318993105273,"sku":"Ste001","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08275.jpg?v=1764906839"},{"product_id":"brighamia-insignis-vulkanpalme","title":"Brighamia insignis (volcanic palm)","description":"The volcano palm belongs to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and is endemic to Hawaii. It usually develops only a single trunk, at the top of which it bears a crown of succulent, obovate leaves. It is not closely related to true palms (Arecaceae). In the wild, it grows to a maximum height of about 3 meters, but in cultivation it usually remains considerably smaller, at about 1 meter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows relatively slowly and can flower once it reaches a height of about 30 cm. The flowers are yellowish-white and appear singly on stems about 10 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unfortunately, it is endangered in the wild, but there are now conservation measures in place to preserve the population. The plants offered here are from tissue culture and not from the wild!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 20 to 30 cm tall in a 12 cm round pot. The stems are slightly shorter this year than pictured. However, the plants are very strong!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319032885625,"sku":"Bri001","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Brighamia-insignis-1.jpg?v=1764909221"},{"product_id":"myrmecodia-aff-platytyrea","title":"Myrmecodia aff. platytyrea","description":"We received this ant plant as * \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia echinata*\u003c\/em\u003e , however, according to current taxonomy, \u003cem\u003e*M. echinata*\u003c\/em\u003e is not recognized as a separate species and is listed as a synonym of \u003cem\u003e*Myrmecodia tuberosa*\u003c\/em\u003e . Our plants are certainly not * \u003cem\u003eM. tuberosa*\u003c\/em\u003e ; they bear a much greater resemblance to \u003cem\u003e*Myrmecodia platytyrea\u003c\/em\u003e *. The upright, unbranched growth habit and the clearly defined scales at the leaf bases are characteristic, as is the spiny caudex. The flowers are white and four-petaled, the fruits long and orange.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia platytyrea\u003c\/em\u003e is known from Papua New Guinea and northern Queensland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e General: Ant plants from the Rubiaceae family (subfamily Hydnophytinae) have undergone fascinating adaptations to their habitat.\u003cbr\u003e They live epiphytically on trees in Southeast Asia and, like orchids and other epiphytic plants, depend on regular rain and the supply of nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese plants have overcome nutrient scarcity through a mutualistic relationship with ants. The greatly thickened stem (here the hypocotyl) is riddled with numerous chambers that serve as a safe haven for the ants. Some of these chambers are capable of absorbing nutrients, which the ants continuously replenish. The caudex also serves as a water reservoir for dry days. In older specimens, the thickened stem can measure up to 50 cm or more. However, the plants are not dependent on the presence of ants, as they can easily be cultivated and brought to flower without them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In most species, the flowers can self-pollinate, so there are always small red berries hanging on the branches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A very rewarding vivarium plant. After acclimatization, it can also be grown as a houseplant. In a 5 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319046680953,"sku":"Myr002","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Myrmecodia-echinata-05.jpg?v=1764909958"},{"product_id":"monolena-primuliflora","title":"Monolena primuliflora","description":"\u003cem\u003eMonolena primuliflora\u003c\/em\u003e is a member of the Melastomataceae family, native to Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. It typically grows as an epiphyte on larger trees, but can also be found lithophthically (on rocks). It has beautiful, olive-green leaves, up to 25 cm long and 15 cm wide, with red markings. The undersides of the leaves are also red.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEven young plants develop a thickened stem that can grow remarkably quickly, developing into a substantial caudex after just one or two years. In older plants, the caudex can weigh several kilograms and reach a diameter of 40 cm or more! It is irregularly shaped and remains rather flat. Unlike the myrmecodomen ant plants ( \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia,\u003c\/em\u003e etc.), the caudex of \u003cem\u003eMonolena\u003c\/em\u003e does not typically serve as a dwelling cavity for ants; there are no suitable entrances or hollows within it (see also the original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biodiversitylibrary.org\/item\/14372#page\/20\/mode\/2up\"\u003especies description\u003c\/a\u003e ). However, this plant does appear to be associated with ants through the formation of so-called \"pearls.\" These protein-rich secretions are produced across the entire surface and serve as a food source for ants. Pearlls are also found in many other plants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=Piper\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . Contrary to popular belief, the impressively thickened, prostrate stem thus serves the classic purpose of storing starch and water to survive a dry period.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEven though it doesn't host ants, * \u003cem\u003eM. primuliflora*\u003c\/em\u003e is beautiful and, above all, easy to care for. Including its leaves, it can reach a diameter of just over 1 meter. Under good (tropical) conditions, it grows very quickly and can reach this size in just 2 or 3 years! It produces numerous pink flowers that grow above the leaves and bloom sequentially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm square pot (4th and 5th picture in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319094751609,"sku":"Monl001","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Monolena-primuliflora-03.jpg?v=1764913901"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-radicans-simplex","title":"Hydnophytum radicans (ex. simplex)","description":"\u003cem\u003eHydnophytum radicans,\u003c\/em\u003e formerly known as \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum simplex\u003c\/em\u003e (although its taxonomy is not yet definitively settled), originates from Papua New Guinea. The species is widespread, occurring from lowland savannahs to montane rainforests up to 1800 meters above sea level. \u003cem\u003eH. radicans\u003c\/em\u003e is likely a species complex comprising several closely related species. This species is very robust, grows quickly, and reaches a large size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The caudex can reach up to 60 cm in diameter, and individual branches can grow up to 150 cm long. The leathery leaves are 15 to 25 cm long and up to 10 cm wide. A particularly striking feature compared to other ant plants is how smooth the caudex is. Hydnophytum simplex has only a few, but large, entrance holes in the caudex. These are often facing the substrate and therefore not visible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are white and borne on dichotomously branched (sometimes asymmetrical) stems that branch 1-4 times. New flowers can continuously appear at the ends of the flower stems, causing them to become quite long over time. The berries are small, round, and red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum radicans\u003c\/em\u003e is a very fast-growing species. Larger specimens can easily be kept as houseplants. Young plants should be kept in terrariums or plant cabinets until the caudex is approximately the size of a golf ball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319102026105,"sku":"Hydno004","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydnophytum-radicans-06.jpg?v=1764914201"},{"product_id":"begonia-dregei","title":"Begonia dregei","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eWest-facing window, East-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: \"Bonsai begonia\". Develops a thickened stem (caudex) over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly variable begonia species from South Africa. In nature, populations exist with large and small leaves, thin and thick stems, and also different leaf shapes. Because of this great diversity, it was previously described under several names, or subspecies and different forms were distinguished. For example, it is also known as \u003cem\u003eBegonia partita\u003c\/em\u003e . However, the (currently) only correct name for all forms is simply \u003cem\u003eBegonia partita\u003c\/em\u003e . \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdtm2-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/291273293_394400959335528_670907773435133411_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105\u0026amp;ccb=1-7\u0026amp;_nc_sid=e3f864\u0026amp;_nc_ohc=NpzqYagIXvgAX9pBxgz\u0026amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdtm2-2.fna\u0026amp;oh=00_AfDD9k1CrA-hK57Lbp4t5dIeq23xCV37ldX4mEib78iX4w\u0026amp;oe=64656020\"\u003eThis image\u003c\/a\u003e shows a selection of \u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e leaves from different populations!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe variety we offer here has particularly small, strongly three-lobed leaves. The main veins of the leaves turn reddish on the upper surface in bright light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e is not only highly variable but also unusual in other ways. It grows on the east coast of South Africa in seasonally dry areas and survives the particularly hot and dry months leafless. It stores water and nutrients for this dry period in its thickened stem. Regular pruning encourages the formation of this caudex, creating a \"bonsai\" begonia. If left unpruned, it becomes a sprawling subshrub and can grow quite large!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e has white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eAugusti\u003c\/em\u003e a section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant with several stems in a 9cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319144755577,"sku":"Beg075","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-dregei-01.jpg?v=1764916163"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-obesa","title":"Euphorbia obesa","description":"\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia obesa\u003c\/em\u003e is a small and very decorative euphorbia from Kendrew, a small area in the Great Karoo, in the northern Cape region of South Africa. It usually grows as an unbranched, leafless, succulent stem. As a young plant, it is spherical, later becoming more cylindrical. In bright light, it develops an attractive red coloration. In nature, its colors blend so well into the surroundings that it is often difficult to spot among stones and rocks. It reaches a diameter of approximately 9 cm and a height of 15 to 20 cm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia obesa\u003c\/em\u003e is dioecious, meaning there are separate male and female plants. We know the sex of most of our plants! \u003cstrong\u003eIf you specifically want a male or female, please write it in the order notes and we will try to fulfill your request!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one plant in a 7cm or 10cm round pot. The plants have a diameter of approximately 5 to 7cm.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319150784889,"sku":"Euph002","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-obesa-L-03.jpg?v=1764916584"},{"product_id":"pachycentria","title":"Pachycentria spec.","description":"This extraordinary member of the Melastomataceae family originates from Southeast Asia. \u003cem\u003ePachycentria\u003c\/em\u003e are epiphytic and often grow on other epiphytes, especially other ant-loving plants (e.g., \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e ). As they mature, they develop thick, woody adventitious roots with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/62415842\/original.jpeg\"\u003ebladder-like swellings\u003c\/a\u003e up to 3 cm in diameter, which are inhabited by ants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePachycentria\u003c\/em\u003e are closely associated with certain ant species. They form so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant gardens\u003c\/a\u003e ,\" together with other myrmecophytic plants and ants from the genera \u003cem\u003eCamponotus\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e , and \u003cem\u003eCremtogaster\u003c\/em\u003e . In these gardens, the plants provide the ants with a home, feed them, and allow them to disperse their seeds. The defensive ants protect the plants. In nature, \u003cem\u003ePachycentria\u003c\/em\u003e appears to grow only in such ant gardens. Don't worry, they can easily be cultivated without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species is a small, epiphytic shrub with many drooping, creeping, or upright branches and adventitious roots. The leaves grow up to 10 cm long and are thick and succulent. The species offered here has significantly larger leaves and fruits than the more commonly offered \u003cem\u003ePachycentria glauca\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 7cm pot. These young plants do not yet have thickened roots. They will only develop these after 2 to 3 years with proper care.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319152324985,"sku":"Pac01","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Pachycentria-spec.-03.jpg?v=1764916705"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-bupleurifolia-x-susannae","title":"Euphorbia bupleurifolia x susannae","description":"This small \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e is a very decorative hybrid of two South African species. The first parent species, \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia bupleurifolia\u003c\/em\u003e , looks a bit like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/270577379\/original.jpeg\"\u003epineapple\u003c\/a\u003e stuck in the ground. It gives the hybrid its shape and leaves. The second parent species, \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia susannae\u003c\/em\u003e , is much smaller and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/16094854\/original.jpg\"\u003eleafless\u003c\/a\u003e . The combination of these two species in this hybrid results in a truly chic miniature plant. The individual, thickened stems grow to about 5 cm tall and reach a diameter of 3 to 4 cm, bearing a crown of narrow leaves approximately 3 to 6 cm long. They produce numerous side branches which also develop into thickened stems, giving older plants a very symmetrical appearance. Very easy to care for and particularly attractive when given enough space to spread out, for example, in a bowl.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLike all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"6cm round pot","offer_id":56319320949113,"sku":"Euph003-6","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10cm round pot","offer_id":56319320981881,"sku":"Euph003-10","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-bupleurifolia-x-susannae-01.jpg?v=1764917141"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-susannae","title":"Euphorbia susannae","description":"This small \u003cem\u003eeuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e is a very decorative species from South Africa. It looks a bit like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/270577379\/original.jpeg\"\u003epineapple\u003c\/a\u003e stuck in the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia susannae\u003c\/em\u003e only grows to about 5 cm tall and wide and is completely leafless. It produces numerous side branches which also develop into thickened trunks, giving older plants a very symmetrical appearance. It is very easy to care for and particularly attractive when given enough space to spread out, for example in a pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia susannae\u003c\/em\u003e is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants. We know the sex of most of our plants! \u003cstrong\u003eIf you specifically want a male or female, please write this in the order notes and we will try to fulfill your request!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant that is already branched in a 10.5 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"6cm round pot","offer_id":57341155115385,"sku":"Euph004-6","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm round pot","offer_id":57341155148153,"sku":"Euph004-10","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-susannae-05.jpg?v=1764921008"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-meloformis-variegata","title":"Euphorbia meloformis 'Variegata'","description":"This small, very decorative \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e originates from South Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia meloformis\u003c\/em\u003e reaches a diameter of only about 10 cm and is completely leafless. It usually does not produce side branches but remains a single, solitary trunk. It looks very similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/euphorbia-obesa\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eE. obesa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , but has small yellow flowers on long stems that dry after flowering and remain on the plant. They are quite hard and sharp and function as thorns!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This variegated shape is characterized by a regular, beautiful white\/green pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia meloformis\u003c\/em\u003e is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants. The 'Variegata' form is a single clone; all plants are male.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a flowering plant in a 6.5 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319404081529,"sku":"Euph005","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-meloformis-Variegata-01.jpg?v=1764921030"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-sp-malaysia-peninsula","title":"Hydnophytum sp. Malaysia, Peninsula","description":"This previously undescribed, small ant plant originates from the Malay Peninsula. Along with \u003cem\u003e*Hydnophytum puffii*\u003c\/em\u003e , it is one of the smallest \u003cem\u003e*Hydnophytum*\u003c\/em\u003e species. The caudex remains very flat and spreads out in a cushion-like shape, with numerous small tubercles. It reaches a height of only a few centimeters and a diameter of approximately 7 to 10 cm. The leaves also remain small, measuring about 3 to 6 cm long and 2 to 3 cm wide. The branches droop conspicuously or spread horizontally and never grow upright, as is the case with other \u003cem\u003e*Hydnophytum* species.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Due to its small final size and compact growth, it is an ideal terrarium plant for anyone who wants to acquire a truly bizarre rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319480234361,"sku":"Hydno005","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydnophytum-sp.-Malaysia-Peninsula-06.jpg?v=1764922126"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-sp-flat-caudex","title":"Hydnophytum sp. 'Flat Caudex'","description":"This previously undescribed, small ant plant likely originates from Malaysia or Indonesia. Unfortunately, we have no more precise information about its provenance. It is a very small \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e species. The caudex remains very flat and resembles a fried egg. Raised sections extend from the center to the edge, with holes at their ends. Otherwise, the caudex is smooth. In very old plants, it becomes very dark, almost black. It remains even flatter than that of the similar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/hydnophytum-sp-malaysia-peninsula\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydnophytum sp.\u003c\/em\u003e Malaysia, Peninsula\u003c\/a\u003e . It reaches a height of only 1 to 2 centimeters and a diameter of approximately 7 to 10 centimeters. The leaves also remain small, growing to about 3 to 6 centimeters long and 2 to 3 centimeters wide. The branches spread horizontally and never grow upright.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDue to its small final size and compact growth, it is an ideal terrarium plant for anyone who wants to acquire a truly bizarre rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319481872761,"sku":"Hydno006","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydnophytum-sp.-Flat-Caudex-02.jpg?v=1764922153"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-inermis","title":"Euphorbia inermis","description":"This quirky and highly decorative \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e originates from South Africa. It has a small distribution area near the town of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The specific epithet \"inermis\" means \"unarmed\", i.e., in this case, that it has no spines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia inermis\u003c\/em\u003e reaches a diameter of approximately 50 cm (even more if insufficient light causes etiolation) and is practically leafless. The individual stems are about 1 cm in diameter and emerge from a common center. The stems are initially prostrate, with an upright tip. Tiny leaves are present at the tips of the shoots, but these soon dry out and fall off. Due to the circular arrangement of the stems and their ascending form, it is often compared to the mythological Medusa and her serpent's head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very old specimens of \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia inermis\u003c\/em\u003e eventually develop an upright, rounded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/134282463\/original.jpeg\"\u003ecaudex\u003c\/a\u003e . Only then does it truly look like a Medusa's head!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant approximately 12cm in diameter in a 10.5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"6cm round pot","offer_id":57341153968505,"sku":"Euph006-6","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm round pot","offer_id":57341154001273,"sku":"Euph006-10","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-inermis-03.jpg?v=1764922322"},{"product_id":"monolena-primuliflora-midnight-glory","title":"Monolena primuliflora 'Midnight Glory'","description":"\u003cem\u003eMonolena primuliflora\u003c\/em\u003e is a member of the Melastomataceae family, native to Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. It typically grows as an epiphyte on larger trees, but is sometimes found growing lithophthically (on rocks). The spectacular cultivar 'Midnight Glory' has beautiful, very dark, glossy leaves, up to 25 cm long and 15 cm wide. They are slightly bullate (blistered) and strongly resemble \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/anthurium-luxurians\/\"\u003eAnthurium luxurians\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in color and texture, but are even darker. The undersides of the leaves are red.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEven young plants develop a thickened stem that can grow remarkably quickly, developing into a substantial caudex after just one or two years. In older plants, the caudex can weigh several kilograms and reach a diameter of 40 cm or more! It is irregularly shaped and remains rather flat. Unlike the myrmecodomen ant plants ( \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia,\u003c\/em\u003e etc.), the caudex of \u003cem\u003eMonolena\u003c\/em\u003e does not typically serve as a dwelling cavity for ants; there are no suitable entrances or hollows within it (see also the original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biodiversitylibrary.org\/item\/14372#page\/20\/mode\/2up\"\u003especies description\u003c\/a\u003e ). However, this plant does appear to be associated with ants through the formation of so-called \"pearls.\" These protein-rich secretions are produced across the entire surface and serve as a food source for ants. Pearlls are also found in many other plants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=Piper\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . Contrary to popular belief, the impressively thickened, prostrate stem thus serves the classic purpose of storing starch and water to survive a dry period.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEven though it doesn't host ants, * \u003cem\u003eM. primuliflora*\u003c\/em\u003e is beautiful and, above all, easy to care for. Including its leaves, it can reach a diameter of just over 1 meter. Under good (tropical) conditions, it grows very quickly and can reach this size in just 2 or 3 years! It produces numerous pink flowers that grow above the leaves and bloom sequentially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319498551673,"sku":"Monl002","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Monolena-primuliflora-Midnight-Glory-02.jpg?v=1764922353"},{"product_id":"anthorrhiza-recurvispina-rossel-island-png","title":"Anthorrhiza recurvispina","description":"This ant plant belongs to the little-known genus \u003cem\u003eAnthorrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e . It differs from the better-known \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e in the arrangement and structure of its flowers and inflorescences, combining characteristics of both genera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnthorrhiza recurvispina\u003c\/em\u003e originates from southeastern Papua New Guinea. The form offered here comes from Rossel Island (Yela) in the Louisiade Archipelago (Milne Bay Province).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe caudex of \u003cem\u003eA. recurvispina\u003c\/em\u003e is rounded to oval, rather irregularly shaped, and in nature the plant usually hangs upside down from large trees in the lowland rainforest. Its surface is covered with numerous small and occasional larger holes with raised edges. It forms a few sparse root spines on the caudex but is mostly spineless. The sparsely branched stems are robust, up to about 50 cm long, and bear thick, leathery leaves. The caudex can become enormous in nature, reaching over 50 cm in diameter! Cultivated plants tend to remain smaller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe most striking feature of this species is its alveoli, in which the flowers grow. These alveoli are covered with numerous (but soft) spines, giving the species its name. These depressions and spines protect the developing, delicate flowers until they are ready to open. The flowers are white, about 2 cm in size, and only open for a few days. After a short time, elongated, orange fruits develop from the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnthorrhizae\u003c\/em\u003e grow surprisingly quickly with good fertilization, often faster than many other ant plants. This bizarre, large species is a highlight in any larger terrarium or grow tent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthorrhizae\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called the \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319525650809,"sku":"Antho001","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Anthorrhiza-recurvispina-Rossel-Island-PNG-03.jpg?v=1764922651"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-globosa","title":"Euphorbia globosa","description":"This quirky and highly decorative \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e originates from South Africa. It has a small distribution area near the town of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At first glance \u003cem\u003e, Euphorbia globosa\u003c\/em\u003e resembles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/euphorbia-obesa\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia obesa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . However, it remains smaller and produces more lateral shoots, resulting in a small colony-like growth pattern. As a young plant, it is spherical, later becoming more cylindrical. In bright light, it develops an attractive red coloration. In nature, its colors blend so well into the surroundings that it is often difficult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/16095250\/original.jpg\"\u003eto spot among stones and rocks\u003c\/a\u003e . It reaches a diameter of approximately 5 cm and a height of 6 to 12 cm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTiny leaves are sometimes still present at the tips of the shoots, but these soon dry out and fall off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant with multiple heads in an 8.5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319564775801,"sku":"Euph007","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-globosa-01.jpg?v=1764923919"},{"product_id":"pachycentria-glauca","title":"Pachycentria glauca","description":"This extraordinary member of the Melastomataceae family originates from Southeast Asia. \u003cem\u003ePachycentria\u003c\/em\u003e are epiphytic and often grow on other epiphytes, especially other ant-loving plants (e.g., \u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e ). As they mature, they develop thick, woody adventitious roots with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/62415842\/original.jpeg\"\u003ebladder-like swellings\u003c\/a\u003e up to 3 cm in diameter, which are inhabited by ants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePachycentria\u003c\/em\u003e are closely associated with certain ant species. They form so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant gardens\u003c\/a\u003e ,\" together with other myrmecophytic plants and ants from the genera \u003cem\u003eCamponotus\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e , and \u003cem\u003eCremtogaster\u003c\/em\u003e . In these gardens, the plants provide the ants with a home, feed them, and allow them to disperse their seeds. The defensive ants protect the plants. In nature, \u003cem\u003ePachycentria\u003c\/em\u003e appears to grow only in such ant gardens. Don't worry, they can easily be cultivated without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species is a small, epiphytic shrub with many drooping, creeping, or upright branches and adventitious roots. The leaves are about 3 to 4 cm long and 1.5 to 2 cm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm pot. These young plants do not yet have thickened roots. They will only develop these after 2 to 3 years with proper care.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319572803961,"sku":"Pac02","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Pachycentria-glauca-02.jpg?v=1764924461"},{"product_id":"myrmephytum-longissimum-nabire","title":"Myrmephytum 'longissimum' (Nabire)","description":"This ant plant belongs to the little-known genus \u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum\u003c\/em\u003e . It differs from the more familiar \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e in the arrangement and structure of its flowers and inflorescences, and is particularly striking due to its large, blue flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis plant\u003c\/em\u003e originates from near Nabire, in the Indonesian county of Papua Tengah in New Guinea.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum 'longissimum'\u003c\/em\u003e is a so-called 'nomen nudum', meaning \"naked name.\" This means that while this plant has a botanical name, there is no scientific description of the species. A plant with similar leaves, but without a known caudex or flowers, was recorded as \" \u003cem\u003eMyrmedoma longissima\u003c\/em\u003e \" on a herbarium specimen, but the identity of this plant was never definitively established, and it was never described as a species. A revision integrated the genus \u003cem\u003eMyrmedoma\u003c\/em\u003e into \u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum\u003c\/em\u003e , resulting in the new combination \" \u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum longissimum\u003c\/em\u003e .\" However, this is not a described species! In the revision of the genus by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/286933505_The_tuberous_epiphytes_of_the_Rubiaceae_3_A_revision_of_Myrmephytum_to_include_Myrmedoma\"\u003eHuxely \u0026amp; Jebb (1991),\u003c\/a\u003e it is therefore referred to as \" \u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum\u003c\/em\u003e species 1.\" Since it is now more commonly known as \u003cem\u003eM. longissimum\u003c\/em\u003e , we offer it under this (naked) name.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe caudex is elongated, with spiny ridges, and in nature the plant usually hangs upside down from large trees in the lowland rainforest. The surface is covered with numerous small holes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The long, drooping leaves are particularly striking in this species. They grow to about 45 cm long and 3 to 4 cm wide. The flowers are among the most beautiful and largest in the genus. They are blue, about 5 cm across, and only open for a few days. After a short time, elongated, orange fruits develop from the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum\u003c\/em\u003e grow surprisingly quickly with proper fertilization. This bizarre, hanging species is a highlight in any larger terrarium or grow tent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmephytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319601377657,"sku":"Myrm001","price":74.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Myrmephytum-longissimum-04.jpg?v=1764927014"},{"product_id":"fockea-edulis","title":"Fockea edulis","description":"Fockea edulus is a caudex-forming plant from Cape Province and KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). It stores water in its thick, short trunk and thickened roots to survive the dry seasons in its native habitat. During the dry season (winter in our region), it sheds its leaves and then survives leafless, from about December to April in our climate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature, the caudex is usually underground and can reach a diameter of up to 60 cm. During each rainy season, or in our region in spring, tendrils up to 4 meters long grow from the caudex, which the plant uses to cling to anything it can find. In cultivation, it can be provided with a trellis or climbing frame for support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If kept dry, it should even survive light frost of about -2°C, but we would still recommend frost-free overwintering or keeping it as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant, currently in full growth, with a caudex of 4-6 cm.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"6cm round pot","offer_id":57341183066489,"sku":"Fock001-6","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm round pot","offer_id":57341183099257,"sku":"Fock001-10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Fockea-edulis-01.jpg?v=1764928274"},{"product_id":"myrmecodia-cf-kutubuensis","title":"Myrmecodia cf. kutubuensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e This ant plant is also known as \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lake Kutubu'. It closely resembles the species \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia kutubensis\u003c\/em\u003e , described in 1993, but has significantly broader leaves than described in the literature. Therefore, we have named it \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia cf. kutubuensis\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This ant plant is found only at Lake Kutubu, the second largest lake in Papua New Guinea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It develops an irregularly shaped, spiny caudex with unbranched, black spines arranged in loose rows. The entrances for ants into the caudex are irregularly distributed. \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia kutubuensis\u003c\/em\u003e is an epiphyte and only grows upright as a young plant. In nature, the elongated caudex is horizontal or hanging, and the plant should be supported in this position to ensure good growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs is typical for \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia,\u003c\/em\u003e the plant usually has only one main stem, which grows longer and thicker but branches little or not at all. In Myrmecodia kutubuensis, the stem also has spines. The flowers emerge from depressions in the stem, called alveoli. These depressions protect the developing, delicate flowers until they are ready to open. The flowers are white, about 5 to 8 mm in size, and only open for a few days. After a short time, elongated, salmon-colored fruits develop from the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia kutubuensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a somewhat smaller Myrmecodia species. The caudex grows to about 30 cm in length and reaches a diameter of approximately 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ekutubuensis\u003c\/em\u003e grows quickly with proper care. It is best kept in a terrarium or a plant display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e[expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and mostly grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [\/expand]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery). \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e plants develop corky growths on their leaves. These are not pests!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319638012281,"sku":"Myr003","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Myrmecodia-sp.-Lake-Kutubu-06.jpg?v=1764928413"},{"product_id":"myrmecodia-sp-spiny-pink-fruit","title":"Myrmecodia sp. Spiny, Pink Fruit","description":"This ant plant closely resembles \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e in the 'Papuana' form. We suspect that it is this species or form of the species. Unfortunately, this plant has no clear origin. However, the Papuana form, as the name suggests, is native to Papua New Guinea.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e is an ant plant with a very large distribution area. It occurs from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands. The different populations within its range vary considerably. There are forms with a smooth caudex, those with warts and spines, those with bizarre arrangements of holes, and even forms that have no visible entrances for ants at all. Because of this great diversity, it is difficult to classify taxonomically. Some authors consider the different forms to be separate species or subspecies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe form offered here (shown in the pictures of the mature plant) develops a spiny caudex with simple spines arranged in loose rows. It has striking red to pink (instead of the usual orange) fruits. It also has thorns on the stem. \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia sp. '\u003c\/em\u003e Spiny, Pink Fruit' is an epiphyte and only grows upright as a young plant. In nature, the elongated caudex is horizontal or hanging, and the plant should be supported in this position to ensure good growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs is typical for \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia,\u003c\/em\u003e the plant usually has only one main stem, which grows longer and thicker but branches little or not at all. The shield-shaped structures on the stem are striking. These are called clypeoli. They often have spines or hairs along their edges. The leaves, up to 30 cm long and about 15 cm wide, grow from the front end of the clypeoli. The flowers emerge from the alveoli between the clypeoli. These depressions in the stem protect the developing, delicate flowers until they are ready to open. The flowers are white, about 5 to 8 mm in size, and only open for a few days. After a short time, elongated, red to pink fruits develop from the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spiny, Pink Fruit' can grow impressively large. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.northqueenslandplants.com\/images\/Tozer's%20Gap,%20Iron%20Range%20GPS%201453%20RF%20-%20%20Myrmecodia%20tuberosa%20%20FN%202092%20(3).JPG\"\u003eVery old specimens\u003c\/a\u003e have a caudex up to 60 cm long and 20 cm thick and weigh over 5 kg, although they naturally have many air-filled chambers inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spiny, Pink Fruit' grows quickly with proper care and is a good ant plant for beginners. It is best kept in a terrarium or a plant display case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and mostly grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery). \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e plants develop corky growths on their leaves. These are not pests!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319638274425,"sku":"Myr004","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Myrmecodia-sp.-Spiny-Pink-Fruit-02-1.jpg?v=1764928440"},{"product_id":"myrmecodia-sp-passport","title":"Myrmecodia sp. 'Passport'","description":"This ant plant resembles \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia alata\u003c\/em\u003e , but is generally more robust and has longer leaves. It was found in the Baliem Valley in the central highlands of the Indonesian province of Papua Pegunungan in West Papua.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e Passport develops a very spiny caudex with branched spines. The stem is also spiny, or rather, the alveoli are hairy. It grows very compactly with a rather small caudex and short stem, and is therefore not as space-spreading as other \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia species\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs is typical for \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia,\u003c\/em\u003e the plant usually has only one main stem, which grows longer and thicker but branches little or not at all. The shield-shaped structures on the stem are striking. These are called clypeoli. They often have spines or hairs along their edges. The leaves, up to 20 cm long and about 10 cm wide, grow from the front end of the clypeoli. The flowers emerge from the alveoli between the clypeoli. These depressions in the stem protect the developing, delicate flowers until they are ready to open. The flowers are white, about 5 to 8 mm in size, and only open for a few days. After a short time, elongated, orange fruits develop from the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Passport' grows quickly with proper care and is a good ant plant for beginners. It is best kept in a terrarium or a plant display case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e[porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and mostly grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery). \u003cem\u003eMyrmecodia\u003c\/em\u003e plants develop corky growths on their leaves. These are not pests!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319639060857,"sku":"Myr005","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Myrmecodia-cf.-alata-07.jpg?v=1764928467"},{"product_id":"hydnophytum-sp-roundish-caudex-wondiwoi","title":"Hydnophytum sp. 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The fruits are small, shiny, and red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Due to its small final size and compact growth, it is an ideal terrarium plant for anyone who wants to acquire a truly bizarre rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ant Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydnophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are so-called \"ant plants\" from the Rubiaceae family. They are widespread from Southeast Asia to Australia and from Papua to the Solomon Islands, and usually grow epiphytically on trees. They belong to the myrmecodomen ant plants, meaning they provide nesting sites for ants. Their thickened stem, also called a \"caudex,\" is riddled with numerous tunnels and chambers inhabited by specialized ants, mostly from the genus \u003cem\u003ePhilidris\u003c\/em\u003e . The ants do not create the chambers or the entrances themselves; these are formed solely by the plant, regardless of whether ants are present or not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant has a mutually beneficial relationship with the ants that live in it. The ants protect the plant and their nest, and fertilize it with leftover food, droppings, and other waste. The plant contains several different types of chambers: some with smooth walls and others with warty walls. The warty chambers, in particular, are specially adapted for absorbing nutrients. The ants use the smooth chambers for nesting and the warty chambers as a waste disposal site, thus supplying the plant with nutrients. In some highly specialized ant-inhabiting plants, the ants even pollinate the flowers and plant the seedlings!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver many years, the colonies of ants and ant-attracting plants spread across a tree, and other epiphytes associated with ants, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=hoya\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/?s=dischidia\u0026amp;post_type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=0\"\u003eDischidia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem\u003eLecanopteris\u003c\/em\u003e , and orchids, also join them. A so-called \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ant_garden\"\u003eant garden\u003c\/a\u003e \" is created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not every ant-friendly plant is actually inhabited by ants in nature. In fact, there are numerous species where ants have never been detected! This also means that no ant-friendly plant necessarily needs an ant colony to survive or thrive. All of our cultivated ant-friendly plants are, of course, ant-free! The caudex forms exactly the same way as it does in nature, even without ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 5.5cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319639290233,"sku":"Hydno007","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydnophytum-sp.-Wondiwoi-02.jpg?v=1764928491"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-stellata","title":"Euphorbia stellata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quirky and highly decorative \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e originates from South Africa. It has a small distribution area near the town of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia stellata\u003c\/em\u003e reaches a diameter of approximately 30 cm (even more if light is insufficient, due to etiolation) and is practically leafless. The individual stems emerge from a common center and are flattened, with a light\/dark green pattern on the upper surface. The stems are about 1.5 cm wide and grow to 10 to 15 cm long. In its natural habitat, the stems are prostrate, with the thickened trunk and taproot underground. In cultivated plants, the trunk is usually exposed, giving the plant a bonsai-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You will receive a strong plant approximately 10 cm in diameter in a 10.5 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"6cm round pot","offer_id":57341150331257,"sku":"Euph008-6","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm round pot","offer_id":57341150364025,"sku":"Euph008-10","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Euphorbia-stellata-01.jpg?v=1764929017"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/collections\/IMG05551.jpg?v=1779990628","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/collections\/caudex.oembed?page=3","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}