{"product_id":"freeze-dried-bloodworms-food-for-carnivorous-plants","title":"Freeze Dried Bloodworms Food for Carnivorous Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze dried bloodworms\u003c\/strong\u003e are an excellent and convenient \u003cstrong\u003efertilizer for carnivorous plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite the name, they are not worms and actually the larval stage of the common midge fly. These are an excellent food source for \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esundews, butterworts and all types of pitcher plants\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT overfeed your plants while it is  acclimating to NEW CONDITIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply sprinkle a small amount on top of or into the traps. The dried bloodworms can be ground into a fine dust to further improve digestion and fertilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons of freeze dried bloodworms is enough to feed a small carnivorous plant collection for years!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"dynamic-product-block\" class=\"block transition transition--undefined transition--root-hidden block--desktop-first-visible block--mobile-first-visible\" data-v-0c4679dd=\"\" data-qa=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dynamic-product-block\" data-animation-role=\"block-element\" class=\"block-product-wrapper\" data-v-0c4679dd=\"\" data-animation-state=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-product__main-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-product__content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDon't overdo it: One trap per week is sufficient for a single Venus Flytrap; don't feed multiple traps at once. \u003cbr\u003eUse sparingly: For sundews, only feed a few dewy leaves every 2-3 weeks. \u003cbr\u003eObserve your plant: If the plant is not catching its own prey and shows signs of struggling, you can feed it. \u003cbr\u003eConsider your environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e* You can feed a carnivorous plant bloodworms once every 2-3 weeks, or even just a few times a year, but never overfeed them to avoid damaging the traps and killing the plant. Most carnivorous plants, especially when grown outdoors, can survive and thrive by catching their own food, so feeding is often unnecessary and best done only for indoor plants or to speed up growth. *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-v-013f5865=\"\" class=\"additional-info-sections\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"zSiG-O\" class=\"block block--footer\" data-v-0c4679dd=\"\" data-qa=\"block\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLABEL\/WARNING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4055350194031979216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Out of Reach: \u003c\/strong\u003eStore away from children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4055350194031979216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergic Reactions: \u003c\/strong\u003eContat with the bloodworm exoskeleton can cause rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma. Hemoglobin in the worms can also trigger histamine responses, leading to hives and other allergic reactions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4055350194031979216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorsening Allergies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allergic reactions can become more severe with repeated exposure over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4055350194031979216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4055350194031979216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnaphylaxis\u003c\/strong\u003e: In severe cases, an allergic reaction can lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention and an epinephrine injection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4055350194031979216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhalation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid breathing dust when opening, use only in well-ventilated areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Aid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if possible, and continue rinsing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhalation\/Ingestion:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSeek medical help if swallowed, inhaled, or if irritation persists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Carnivores","offers":[{"title":"1 Tbsp","offer_id":52484195025203,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Tbsp","offer_id":52484195057971,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Tbsp","offer_id":52484195090739,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/3847\/9411\/files\/freeze-dried-bloodworms.jpg?v=1759782685","url":"https:\/\/canadiancarnivores.ca\/products\/freeze-dried-bloodworms-food-for-carnivorous-plants","provider":"Canadian Carnivores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}