What is growing in my vase?

11 years ago

Okay, I don't know where else to ask this question. LOL. I've googled all and looked, and only found one person (and they weren't sure what it was).

I was rooting some cuttings in a vase of water. These cuttings take a long time. The plants are fine. But, I saw these little things swimming around. I've NEVER had this before!

I freaked thinking they were some sort of maggot! Then, someone told me they were tadpoles?

So, I planned on putting them in an old fishtank we have and I began to google. No I'm not sure, again. LOL. Tadpoles I see (and have seen in the past) are all dark. These are clear bodied with a dark dot where the head is.

Has anyone ever had this happen before? Does anyone know for certain what they are?

Thanks!

Comments (5)

ourfamilygarden
Original Author
11 years ago
OK, Nevermind. LOL. I just got a very good macro shot of them where I could see their characteristics better. They appear to be some type of larvae - so they are no longer in our home. LOL.

That has never happened before. I was propogating a plant that I'd recently bought.

Now, I think I'm going to give my friend a lesson on the difference between tadpoles and larvae. LOL. I was skeptical to start with, but didn't want to take the chance that I'd be killing little tadpoles.

Well, at least I have an old aquarium primed and ready to go. So, I think I'll do something with it :)
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
mosquito???

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: link
Related Professionals
Quincy Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Salem Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · White Oak Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Amesbury Landscape Contractors · Commack Landscape Contractors · Eagle Landscape Contractors · Fairview Landscape Contractors · Flagstaff Landscape Contractors · Hawaii Landscape Contractors · Holtsville Landscape Contractors · Maywood Landscape Contractors · Middletown Landscape Contractors · Parkland Landscape Contractors · San Rafael Landscape Contractors · Livingston Handyman
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
What size are these things? My first guess, without any more to go on, would also be a mosquito larvae.
Darian G.
2 years ago
I discovered the same thing last night...exactly for the same reason. I am also freaked out and going to get these plants on their way. I've never seen this before either....
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
2 years ago
A goldfish or guppy would probably clean them up quickly.