Worms In My Houseplant Soil

We answer a lot of questions about pests that cause damage to houseplants. But today we’re going to talk about a different kind of pest: the earthworm. Yes, the same one you find in your garden, though these may be smaller and lighter than those found in an outdoor garden. One reader recently asked us if they should be concerned when they saw worms in their houseplant soil. Here’s what we told them (and now you):

A reader asks: “I have found small white worms in my houseplants. What should I do?”

Earthworms are not harmful to plants and do not attack them. They are beneficial to plants because they help aerate the soil, increase its fertility by adding nutrients such as nitrogen and improve drainage by enlarging spaces between particles of soil. Earthworms also enhance plant growth by feeding on organic debris in the soil, which releases nutrients that would otherwise be unavailable to plants. Some gardeners even deliberately add earthworms to their flowerbeds so they can enjoy all these benefits!

Not only are earthworms harmless themselves but they also have no natural enemies in temperate climates like ours—except perhaps cats and dogs if you’re lucky enough to live near one of those creatures (and hope it doesn’t eat your precious pets). If you don’t mind having some of these critters living under your feet then there’s no need for any intervention on your part; just let nature take its course!

The good news is that the white worms you’re finding in your houseplant soil are earthworms, not some sort of horrible invasive pest.

The good news is that the white worms you’re finding in your houseplant soil are earthworms, not some sort of horrible invasive pest. Earthworms are a sign of healthy soil and can help aerate your plants’ roots. They also eat organic matter such as dead leaves, animal waste, and even other types of soil organisms like nematodes (microscopic roundworms). So don’t be alarmed when you see them wriggling around under your plant pots—there’s nothing to worry about!

However, their presence does indicate a couple of different issues.

However, their presence does indicate a couple of different issues. The first is that the soil is too wet. If there are worms in your houseplant soil and it’s not over watering, then it must be too wet for the plant to thrive. Another sign that there are worms in your houseplant soil is if you have a drainage hole in the bottom of your pot. If so, this plant might be too sandy for its roots to grow properly or provide sufficient nutrients for growth and may need repotting with some richer soil mix (which should include worm castings).

First, it means that for some reason your houseplant soil is too wet.

If you find worms in your houseplant soil, they’re not necessarily a bad sign. It could mean that your houseplant needs more regular watering.

Here are some things you should check:

• How often do you water your plant? If the answer is “once every two days” or “every other night” then something isn’t right! Houseplants need to be watered much less frequently than that. Check out the instructions on the tag of your particular plant to find out how much water and what type of soil it needs and stick to those amounts!
• Is there too much water in the pot? If so, give it time for some of that excess moisture to drain out through its drainage holes before adding more soil and planting again (though if this happens often enough then eventually all that extra moisture may cause root rot). If not, try adding less soil next time around—you might have been filling it up too much!

Second, it means that whatever pot you are using has a drainage hole in the bottom that allows water to drain out and air to get through.

• It means the pot you are using has a drainage hole in the bottom that allows water to drain out and air to get through.
• If there is no drainage hole in your pot, it’s best to put it in a saucer so excess water can collect and go down the drain.

So what can you do about your unwanted roommates? To begin with, if you have several plants with worm problems, move them all to one area of the room so it’s easier to collect them when they show up in the damp soil.

So what can you do about your unwanted roommates? To begin with, if you have several plants with worm problems, move them all to one area of the room so it’s easier to collect them when they show up in the damp soil. If that’s not possible and you’re only dealing with a small number of worms, stick each pot into a plastic container large enough to hold it (like an old takeout container), then cover the top with some damp paper towels or newspaper. The worms won’t be able to climb up through this barrier and escape back into the plant soil.

Doing this every few days will help keep your potted plants worm-free until they’re ready for transplanting outside again in fall or winter months—at which point there should be few other pests around anyway!

Use cloches or plastic wrap to cover the surface of the pots and keep the worms from escaping back into the soil.

If you see worms or other insects in your houseplant soil, use a cloche or plastic wrap to cover the surface of the pots and keep them from escaping back into the soil. This will also keep them from coming up to the surface and escaping into the air. Another option is to place a damp paper towel over their pot for a few days until they dehydrate and die.

If you spot a worm, pick it up and put it in a container until all the sand is gone from its body.

If you spot a worm, pick it up and put it in a container until all the sand is gone from its body. Do not touch the worm with your fingers as many of them are covered in mucus which may cause skin irritation or infection if touched. The best way to catch a worm is by using tweezers or tongs.

Never put the worm back into your potting mix as they will multiply rapidly and take over your plants! A better option would be to place them outdoors in their natural environment where they can eat lots of composting leaves and other organic waste materials which will keep them happy for years.

DO NOT PUT THE WORM IN YOUR COMPOST OR GARDEN BECAUSE IT COULD SPREAD PEST DISEASES AND OTHER DISEASES LIKE CLIMATE CHANGE!

If you only have one or two plants with worm issues, then simply use cloches or plastic wrap to cover those pots during watering and wait patiently until you see a worm appear. Then pick up the worm and put it somewhere safe until all its sand coat is gone.

If you only have one or two plants with worm issues, then simply use cloches or plastic wrap to cover those pots during watering and wait patiently until you see a worm appear. Then pick up the worm and put it somewhere safe until all its sand coat is gone.

If there are more than just a few worms in your houseplants, then it’s not necessary to remove them one by one using this method since they will probably still be able to get back into their pot through the soil after removing them from the surface of the soil and putting them into a container.

Instead, take your plant outside and dump out all contents into piles on concrete or pavement so they cannot escape back into their pots when moved around while cleaning out roots etc., then rinse clean under water sprayer (this will wash off any remaining sand).

The good news is that the white worms you’re finding in your houseplant soil are earthworms, not some sort of horrible invasive pest. The bad news is that their presence does indicate a couple of different issues. First, it means that for some reason your houseplant soil is too wet. Second, it means that whatever pot you are using has a drainage hole in the bottom that allows water to drain out and air to get through.