Wade
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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Huskylover💕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.
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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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