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title: "While it’s not Carnivorus, the ant plant is a mutually beneficial…"
description: "While it’s not Carnivorus, the ant plant is a mutually beneficial species with ants! It provides housing and nectar, and the ants provide protection from pests…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/nCqjNmswTlS-vtdufEldHw/goItRvD7dnOyKh4cR04ZV1"
community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Citruslemmon"
published: "2026-07-24T14:57:50.465615Z"
language: "en"
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# While it’s not Carnivorus, the ant plant is a mutually beneficial…

_Posted by Citruslemmon on 2026-07-24_

While it’s not Carnivorus, the ant plant is a mutually beneficial species with ants! It provides housing and nectar, and the ants provide protection from pests and fertilizer!

Super excited to grow this!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4E2rzNQhFuAVyVjaQxhtsqVlxCKRwEr3lJxM3h9LbTI/dV90zzzVT7-hF_mjgBgdlg.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Christina commented on 2026-07-24

Interesting. Will they leave my house and my patio plants alone if i give them these🤔😁

### Whitney commented on 2026-07-25

Ooh, I love my ant plant! One of my easiest plants.

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