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Feed flowers to worms?

16 years ago

Does anyone know if flowers that are toxic to humans are also toxic to worms? Oleander, Sweet Pea. I usually put old flower bouquets/trimmings in my regular compost pile, which eventually has many worms, but got to wondering about feeding dead-headed flowers to the worms..

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steamyb
16 years ago
Sounds like another wormy experiment is about to happen!
mendopete
16 years ago
I have added dead-headed flowers and a whole spent bouquet once to my in-ground bin. I have never added the flowers listed, but I think worms would eat it eventually. 99% of my yard waste goes into traditional compost piles, and then to the worms.

Pete
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11otis
16 years ago
Datura/Brigmansia/Angels Trumpet: it is said that any part of it is toxic and I wouldn't put that in my worm bin. Same goes with Oleander. I am one who wouldn't risk killing any worms.

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