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Post by jdallas on Jan 28, 2013 4:13:56 GMT
I was curious if anyone has messed around with using Worm Tea, essentially worm compost extract from worm bins, for fertilizing Nepenthes or any other carnivorous plants? I have a Red Worm bin that produces quite a bit of it, and I've been putting small amounts on Pinguicula and Drosera leaves. So far the results look promising.
Looking forward to hearing from anyone with more experience in this area.
Jeff
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 28, 2013 14:42:46 GMT
Hi Jeff, I've been using bloodworm "tea" for years with excellent results. I pulverize the frozen bloodworm cubes and drip into pitchers, etc. with an eyedropper. The small pieces in the solution get placed on Drosera, along with a small drop of tea....  Brian |
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Post by jdallas on Jan 30, 2013 16:29:00 GMT
Hi Brian,
I've definitely used Blood worms like this before, and they work well. I'm talking about a red worm compost bin. I have the type that the liquid drains off the bottom as the worms eat the compost. Vegetable gardeners have know for years how precious this stuff is for plants, but since carnivores can't handle much nutrient on their roots I've never considered the stuff until now.
When I've put small drops of it Pinguicula and Drosera leaves they absorb it rapidly. It hasn't been long enough to see any more than just anecdotal results. I've also put some in Heliamphora pitchers to see how they respond since they often get frog droppings in nature.
Jeff
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