Myrmecodia platytyrea — a medium houseplant
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Myrmecodia platytyrea

Myrmecodia Platytyrea

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CARE GUIDE

How to keep Myrmecodia Platytyrea.

Pruning

Myrmecodia platytyrea has a tuberous shape and forms a symbiotic relationship with ants. To promote growth and prevent disease, prune it in early spring to remove damaged stems. Avoid excessive trimming to preserve its natural structure, enhance air circulation, and manage bushiness.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Genus
Myrmecodia
Family
Rubiaceae
PLATES
Myrmecodia platytyrea leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Myrmecodia platytyrea bark
PLATE 02 · bark
Myrmecodia platytyrea other
PLATE 03 · other
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