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title: "Should I get rid of the springtails in my plant? It’s in my bedroom…"
description: "Should I get rid of the springtails in my plant? It’s in my bedroom and they only live in the moist soil of my ivy plants. They don’t seem to be doing harm but…"
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# Should I get rid of the springtails in my plant? It’s in my bedroom…

_Geplaatst door Ivy op 2024-04-09_

Should I get rid of the springtails in my plant? It’s in my bedroom and they only live in the moist soil of my ivy plants. They don’t seem to be doing harm but it creeps me out a bit. This app tells me to water my ivy plants every 5 days which I feel is too much. They are in my window but the soil stays damp always. However they are thriving and growing. Should I water my plants less and get rid of the springtails or keep it how it is?

## 3 reacties

### LearningPlantMom reageerde op 2024-04-09

You can keep them. They are actually quite helpful! They feed on decaying roots and fungi and don’t hurt the plant. They don’t bite or sting and are harmless to humans and animals. 👍

### ABucketOfPlants reageerde op 2024-04-10

They’re really helpful for the plant as they feed on mold and fungi. If they really creep you out you can get rid of them but I personally wouldn’t, it’s a win-win-win for all of you (plant bugs and you)

### Ivy reageerde op 2024-04-11

Ok thank you I’ll keep them! They can be my little pets 💀

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