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OMG!!! what is that????

dollparts
dollparts Posts: 1,256 Forumite
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I have a pot that was one of my first attempts at growing anything. The name thingy blew away months ago and I have been keeping an eye on it so I can work out what is in there.

I checked on it today and moved the leaves around and noticed some black coloured clovers in there and as I went to touch them these tiny white specks started popping up in a way I can only liken to the way popcorn pops and bursts!

Now, I know I have spent a lot of time in the sun recently but I don't think I've quite lost my mind......yet! I am certain I could even hear it too!

Ok, does anyone have a clue as to what on earth it could be? The pot has been moved right away until I can figure what is going on in there :)
There used to be a street named after Chuck Norris, but it was changed because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives.

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  • peter_the_piper
    peter_the_piper Posts: 30,269 Forumite
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    A picture speaks a thousand words.
    I'd rather be an Optimist and be proved wrong than a Pessimist and be proved right.
  • ScoobyAce
    ScoobyAce Posts: 1 Newbie
    Yeah a picture does, please post one and ill see if i can help!
  • katiel
    katiel Posts: 170 Forumite
    Black coloured clover leaves and popping seeds? Sounds like oxalis to me. Hope you like it because it will be with you forever ...
  • dollparts
    dollparts Posts: 1,256 Forumite
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    I think I have the answers now, OH has been looking into it :)

    The black clover type things have been pulled up (only a few here and there in the pot) and I will burn them this evening.

    The jumping bugs are springtails apparently and are harmless as they only eat decaying bits and love damp soil and peat.

    In any case I have emptied the pot and will discard the soil as like you say, those black clover thingies are the gist that keeps on giving....
    There used to be a street named after Chuck Norris, but it was changed because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives.
  • dollparts
    dollparts Posts: 1,256 Forumite
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    katiel wrote: »
    Black coloured clover leaves and popping seeds? Sounds like oxalis to me. Hope you like it because it will be with you forever ...


    You almost sound pleased for me :)
    There used to be a street named after Chuck Norris, but it was changed because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives.
  • katiel
    katiel Posts: 170 Forumite
    I've just spent another afternoon trying to dig them all up from my pots and beds. This is sympathy I'm offering :)
  • dollparts
    dollparts Posts: 1,256 Forumite
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    katiel wrote: »
    I've just spent another afternoon trying to dig them all up from my pots and beds. This is sympathy I'm offering :)

    Oh what a pain-It's weird because there were just a few in isolation. I just hope what I've done is enough to get rid once and for all. I've got my hands full as it is what with the relentless dog's mecury. Grrrr :)
    There used to be a street named after Chuck Norris, but it was changed because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives.
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