Ant plants for terrariums

Ant plants are very exclusive and interesting plants. They evolved in a way to live in symbiosis with ants! The ants and the plants both changed in order to work together in a special way that benefits both species. The ants will get housing or food from the plant, while the plant enjoys the protection of the ants. For example, some ant plants will create hollow spaces in which the ants build their nest. When the nest of the ants gets attacked, thousands of ants will give their live to protect their nest and therefore also the plant.

Ant plants are fun because it is very fascinating to keep such a special type of plant inside your terrarium. When you are keeping ants and have the appropriate species, you can even see their symbiosis at work! However, ants are not necessary to keep these plants. In the protection of your terrarium, these plants thrive equally well without their protector ants. Araflora has one of the largest selection of ant plants for sale!

Check out our assortment of ant plants under this text. If you are looking for specific plants, like plants that do well in the shade or have a specific color of flowers, you can search them directly using the PlantFinder. Click here to open it.