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title: "Found some tiny worms crawling on my monstera. I’m currently water…"
description: "Found some tiny worms crawling on my monstera. I’m currently water propagating it and the worms were along the stem under the water. Anyone know what’s up with…"
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# Found some tiny worms crawling on my monstera. I’m currently water…

_Pubblicato da Wade il 2025-10-22_

Found some tiny worms crawling on my monstera. I’m currently water propagating it and the worms were along the stem under the water. Anyone know what’s up with that?

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## 2 commenti

### Huskylover💕 ha commentato il 2025-10-22

They’re most likely detritus worms or mosquito/fungus gnat larvae.  
• Detritus worms feed on decaying organic matter in stagnant water (like old plant material or algae).  
• Fungus gnat larvae can end up in the water if gnats laid eggs on the stem before propagation.

⚠️ Why it happens:

When water propagation containers aren’t changed frequently, the combination of warmth + decaying matter + still water creates the perfect environment for tiny larvae or worms to appear.

🧼 How to fix it:  
1\. Discard the water immediately.  
2\. Rinse the roots and stems thoroughly under lukewarm running water.  
3\. Clean the jar or container with dish soap or a little hydrogen peroxide.  
4\. Refill with fresh, clean water (preferably filtered or distilled).  
5\. Change the water every 2–3 days moving forward to keep it oxygenated and clear.

🌿 Optional:

If the infestation was heavy, you can soak the cutting in a diluted hydrogen peroxide rinse (1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide to 10 parts water) for 10–15 minutes to sanitize it before putting it back in clean water.

### Wade ha commentato il 2025-10-22

I just changed the water and rinsed everything off. I’ll keep an eye on it now.

I did have some gnats in the house a couple weeks after putting the plant in water. But lots of sources online say you don’t need to change the water. I’ll be changing mine from now on.

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