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By Meganoob
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Hello, so I have a few flytraps and a few d.burmannii. the plants seem to be doing well but there are these small bugs in the soil. Can anyone identify them please.
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these pictures are of a pot that just have a few d.burmannii seedlings that germinated and a lot of moss/algae . Its my first attempt at growing anything so any advice is appreciated.
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By Jaws
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They are springtails, your keeping your compost far too wet.
By Meganoob
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Joined:  Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:26 pm
#237604
Thanks. I guess they might feed the seedlings then!
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