LJ Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Whilst repotting I found this rather long worm-ish creature, much bigger than other smaller ones i've found before and presumed those were fungus gnat larvae - this one was about 1cm long and not sure if its something else or just a more mature specimen..... I have had a few rotten bulbs where it looks like something has penetrated the bulb and caused it to rot. Wondering if these larger worm-ish things might be behind it, ofcourse they could just be harmless?? I know generally the smaller ones I've seen dont do much damage except its said perhaps to seedlings but having seen this larger one and a few damaged bulbs I'm starting to wonder about them. I know provado soil drench is recommended to get rid of gnat larvae but might be difficult to treat the whole collection like this, anyone know any other remedies? - think I read somewhere sprinkling cinnamon on soil works?? Sounds a bit odd though and dont know if the addition of cinnamon would be good for my vfts....having not been into gardening and plants that long I'm still getting used to all the pests and diseases around so any advice or confirmation of what it is would be helpful. Fingers crossed its just some harmless worm! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Heather, not sure what kind of 'worms' those are, but I'd be surprised if they were fungus gnats larvae. First of all, because as we know the fungus gnats are much shorter than those worms, and secondly because of this: http://www.carnivorousplants.org/seedbank/seedgermguide.htm http://www.carnivorousplants.org/howto/Pes...sGnatLarvae.php Edited April 8, 2009 by Amar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yep, definitely doesnt look like those. I had a feeling they were meant to be smaller than this and the big one i saw didnt seem to have a black head (well from what from I could see anyway)... Thanks for the links Amar, some useful info there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I find them every now and again. Spotted one just the other day in fact. I don't think they do any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 It looks like what i used to call a "white worm".i used to breed them to feed to tropical fish.Ithink they live on rotten stuff not live plants. ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toimeme Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) hum, last year i found same worms in vft, i wash roots and i repot. sorry my english is not famous and i don't find or know the good words to tell what i think. (hope that make sens for you). Edited April 9, 2009 by toimeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Don't worry - that makes perfect sense Timeme. I like the use of the word famous Tom Cruise is famous, but I don't know if language can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Don't worry - that makes perfect sense Timeme.I like the use of the word famous Tom Cruise is famous, but I don't know if language can be! Tom is very famous. He can even fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toimeme Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 ok lol, my langage don't perfect, or not good ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotcher Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Aren't these worms that form in wormies when it gets too acid . Edited April 25, 2009 by gotcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hmm, well hopeffully it sounds like its not harmful. Still got plenty of repotting to do so we'll see if I find anymore... Thanks all, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hi Heather, I also find them occasionally, never noticed them doing any damage. Trev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Looks like a baby earthworm to me as it's the right size and colouration, as it's living in damp soil it's most likely one of the 'redworm' or Dendrobaena species which are sold commercially for home composting. It won't kill your plants but will happily munch upon the rotting remains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks Trev, feel better knowing that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicon Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Cinnamon is used to help control fungal problems such as crown rot as it has a kind of anticeptic property, I've not heard of its use as a soil topping and don't imagine it would control such pests/ organisms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hmm, well might I might have got confused about that, I saw it mentioned somewhere but was a while ago and my memory isnt that great :) Have you tried cinnamon yourself to help with fungal issues?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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