Freeze Dried Bloodworms Food for Carnivorous Plants

Freeze-dried bloodworms are an easy, convenient food for carnivorous plants. Despite the name they aren't worms; they're the larvae of midge flies. A great feed for sundews, butterworts and all pitcher plants, especially indoor plants that don't catch much on their own.

How to use: sprinkle a small pinch onto the leaves or into the traps. Grinding the bloodworms into a fine dust first makes them even easier for the plant to digest. A little goes a long way: 3 tablespoons will feed a small collection for years. For a Venus flytrap, one trap a week is plenty, so don't feed several traps at once. For sundews, feed a few dewy leaves every 2–3 weeks. Hold off while a new plant is still settling in, and never overfeed, as too much food damages the traps. Plants grown outdoors usually catch all they need on their own.

Safety: keep out of reach of children and pets. Bloodworms can cause allergic reactions (runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, asthma) that may get worse with repeated exposure and, in severe cases, need immediate medical attention. Open the bag in a well-ventilated spot and avoid breathing the dust. If it gets in your eyes, rinse with water for several minutes. On skin, wash with soap and water. Seek medical help if it's swallowed or inhaled, or if irritation persists.