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title: "I just adopted a few succulents from off the curb. But they have…"
description: "I just adopted a few succulents from off the curb. But they have ants. Can I use cinnamon on them?"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Jennifer"
published: "2025-06-26T21:29:51.472795Z"
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# I just adopted a few succulents from off the curb. But they have…

_Posted by Jennifer on 2025-06-26_

I just adopted a few succulents from off the curb. But they have ants. Can I use cinnamon on them?

## 7 comments

### Melody commented on 2025-06-26

You can but cinnamon is more of a deterrent than a cure. You could try hydrogen proaxide to kill them and add the cinnamon to make the rest go away

#### Jennifer replied on 2025-06-26

Thank you

### Sunny commented on 2025-06-26

Change out the soil. Wash the pot to remove ant trails.

#### Jennifer replied on 2025-06-27

Will do. Already in the plans.

### Tae \<3 commented on 2025-06-27

I usually use diluted dish soap, but even I’m not sure if it’s okay… haha…

### Jenna commented on 2025-06-27

Neem oil kills them on contact

### Jennifer commented on 2025-06-28

I repotted the beautiful little momma...she has many babies growing under her leaves. And put her in my south window with my other many succulents and now I pray she takes to the new soil.

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