The specimen pictured is the EXACT plant for sale!

Species Name: Dischidia astephana

Common Name(s):  Dischidia astephana, Dischidia (Ant plant)

Defining Characteristics:

• Foliage is round, flat, and green
• When given higher light, the foliage will turn a deep pink color
• Produces small orange flowers
• Great as a mounted plant in vivariums

Recommended Pot Size: Small-Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 55-95°

Humidity: 80-100%

Watering Frequency: Routinely water when the top inch of the soil dries out. 

Lighting: Bright indirect, some direct sun

Soil Type: A well-draining soil is required for this plant. Try to use something with orchiata bark mixed in.

Growth Rate: Slow

Height at Maturity: Grows to about 3 feet in length. 

Origin: Found growing in mountainous areas of Malaysia and Borneo

Regional Locality: Grows as an epiphyte in mountainous areas

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: This plant requires well-draining soil if potted and should not be allowed to dry out too much.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly and removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.