Nepenthesleep Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 We got a rare, three hour rain. Mind you, it was very heavy too. Anyway, my S. purpurea has what appears to be algae in it. I did put a dried blood worm in it but I don't see how this happened. It's still growing healthy but flies are also laying maggot eggs in there. I had to slide it out and squeeze it between my forceps. So, is the algae bad in any way and what can maggots do to the plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pond boy Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Those maggots like to eat the bugs the plant catches wich I guess helps the plant digest it`s food or somethin`? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Leave it alone.....maggots included. Flies often appear to jettison eggs as a final, dying act. The maggots won't escape and will end up as another meal. The pitcher contents should turn into a rather vile, decomposing soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beercanoo Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 luv it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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