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Old 10-31-2011, 11:43 AM
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Worm Help?

While watering the other day I saw a little worm almost hair like through my clear pot. It was a reddish brown. This plant was not outdoors this summer. Also when I do put my plants out for the summer I either repot or wash down and drench with Safer Soap.
Would you be concerned???
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If it is an earthworm, it might mean your medium needs changed. I would guess a millipede? They don't harm plants as far as I know. You can always capture the creature and put it outside.
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I think It might be a millipede not an earth worm too tiny.
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Doesn't a millipede have...legs?

Maybe you should show a pic. But worms in general don't harm plant tissue. I actually buy them for my other plants. The casings are good fertilizer.
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