EARTHWORMS!!!! HELP!!

[801229001]

My plants definitely have good, fresh media since i repot every 6 months to a year depending on the species. Also the media is almost always quite nice looking when i do repot. Sometimes the media in the pots of the water loving phrags is broken down but that's it.

also i found this interesting link about how earthworms can be harmful to orchids in a search for a way to get rid of them: History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian

[Fernando]

Not harmful at all, and a must in organic farming. But in a pot, there is not enough space for them, sure it got there by accident, hiding - there is no reason there should be egg-clups or young.
Water the pod, the earthworm try to reach the air after a while. Ask someone for help - most people like them and even hold them in ther hands. Have to be quick though, earthworms are shy... and try to manage your phobia, too.
Luck!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by 801229001

My plants definitely have good, fresh media since i repot every 6 months to a year depending on the species. Also the media is almost always quite nice looking when i do repot. Sometimes the media in the pots of the water loving phrags is broken down but that's it.

also i found this interesting link about how earthworms can be harmful to orchids in a search for a way to get rid of them: History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian

Why are you repotting so often? It seems excessive.

[801229001]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Why are you repotting so often? It seems excessive.

to be honest, I don't really know! I enjoy repotting so maybe that's why? The plants don't seem to mind and bloom faithfully every year or more though.