I have a similar problem but only with some seeds which I sowed
this spring. Seeds sowed last autumn have germinated well and even
though they stand in the same water, the surface of the compost is
clear. However, although it is a little early yet to say for sure,
so far I have not had any germination in the pots with algae on
the surface of the compost.
Any comments please?
Regards, Adrian Arnold.
>On 1 May 96 at 16:21, Andre Asselin wrote:
>
>> I've always been interested in VFTs, and recently I decided to try
>> growing one. It's really thriving now that it got over it's initial
>> shock. I noticed that recently, however, the soil seems to have this
>> green slime growing on it; not a lot, but its there. It doesn't seem
>> to be bothering the plant, but it is kinda bothering me. I was
>> wondering if anyone might have any suggestions about how to get rid
>> of it (or if I'd be better off just leaving it alone). Thanks...
>
>
>I'd just leave it alone - I get all sorts of green slimy and mossy
>things growing in my pots, along with occasional seedlings of Erica
>spp. (which must come with the peat). I just assume that this flora
>is what comes naturally with bog conditions. I guess I'm used to CP
>growing green and healthy without much nutrient, but it somehow
>surprises me when an Erica seedling does it. I've just germinated some
>Protea seedlings, which according to accounts I've read sound like they
>should appreciate a 'CP' soil (though not so wet, presumably).
>
>-- Clarke Brunt (clarke@brunt.demon.co.uk)
>