It's raining caterpillar poop!

[bil]

Originally Posted by ula

I was thinking more along the lines of droppings containing toxic byproducts of the caterpllars' metabolism. I guess I watch too much Sci-Fi . So most of you seem to agree, that moderate amount of this stuff should be harmless?

I just don't think it's worth bothering with.

[Joseia]

I would think that in the wild one of the few sources of nutrients would be bird and insect droppings, so while I wouldn't want my indoor orchids covered in poop, can it really hurt?

[bil]

Originally Posted by Joseia

I would think that in the wild one of the few sources of nutrients would be bird and insect droppings, so while I wouldn't want my indoor orchids covered in poop, can it really hurt?

Well, I can think of no obvious hurt, except for if you add it positively you might upset the ratios. I get SERIOUS root growth with RO water and a precise, ultra low dose of K Lite.
I wouldn't want to mess with that.

[ula]

Originally Posted by Brooke

It will be harmless until the caterpillar decides your orchids would be tastier.

You have a very good point there!