Is it good for the flowers to have earthworms in the flower pots?

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1. The benefits of earthworms in flower pots to flowers

2. The harmful effects of earthworms in flower pots on flowers

3. Precautions

4. Methods to remove earthworms

Having earthworms in flower pots is good and bad for flowers. The advantage is that it can increase the air permeability, water permeability and fertilizer efficiency of the soil. Not only will it not harm the root system of flowers, it will also make the soil looser, which is beneficial to plant growth. The disadvantage is that too many earthworms will create gaps between the root system and the soil, which will affect the growth of new roots and prone to poor growth. In addition, some flowers have weak root systems and earthworms should not be allowed in the pot soil. They should be removed as soon as possible after discovery.

1. The benefits of having earthworms in flower pots for flowers

Having earthworms in flower pots can increase the water permeability, air permeability and fertilizer efficiency of the soil. Not only will it not harm the root system of flower plants, it can also adjust the PH value of the soil, making the soil more loose. It can also eat undecomposed organic matter in the soil, which is beneficial to plant growth. However, the specifics also depend on the size of the pot and the number of earthworms.

2. The harmful effects of earthworms in flower pots on flowers< /h2>

If the flower pot is small and the pot soil is small, but the number of earthworms is relatively large, the activities in the flower pot will easily cause gaps between the roots and the soil, affecting the absorption of nutrients and water, thus affecting the growth of new roots. The root system is easily injured and poor growth may occur.

3. Precautions< /h2>

Having earthworms in the flower pot has both advantages and disadvantages for the flowers. A detailed analysis has been made above. You can decide whether to keep earthworms based on the actual situation. However, it should be noted that the root systems of some flower plants are very weak, and there should be no earthworm activity in the soil. Earthworms will damage the root system and be detrimental to growth.

4. Methods to remove earthworms

Earthworms should be dealt with as soon as possible after they are discovered. It is best not to spray pesticides. You can soak the leaves of maple and poplar trees in water, soak them for two days and then pour them on the soil surface. This will drive out the earthworms and will not harm the plants. You can also buy a small amount of garlic or onions in the soil, which will emit a pungent smell and drive away earthworms.

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