Need help identifying little red things (bugs? seeds??)

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I bought a satin pothos at a farmer's market a few months back. I noticed that clover was growing on the soil but left it there because I thought it was cute. Recently, I started noticing tiny red things sprinkled all over my plants (which I keep altogether in a corner). I suspected they were bugs and used a mild herbal repellant on them but they didn't go away. Then I noticed that they were coming from inside the clover buds (they're semi transparent and I could see the red things lined up inside). This makes me wonder if they are seeds or little baby bugs lying in wait to come out.

Additional info: I have never seen the red things move. The red things look somewhat striped (very hard to see because they are tiny). Also, when I nudged the clover bud, it popped and sent the red things flying.

Are they seeds??? Or bugs???
 

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Why don't you upload a photo? We can't see what you're talking about ??
 
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I didn't know you could
 

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They look like seeds to me. If you want to take care of your Pothos, remove anything else in the pot and call it a weed. Weeds are not so cute, and they steal the nutrition which should be for the plant you bought :)
Welcome to the forums.

Edit.... you beat me to it Chuck !
 

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They look like seeds to me. If you want to take care of your Pothos, remove anything else in the pot and call it a weed. Weeds are not so cute, and they steal the nutrition which should be for the plant you bought :)
Welcome to the forums.

Edit.... you beat me to it Chuck !
Only because I don't have Zigs to put up with. Probably takes up most of your time.:D
 

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So very very true mate .... it is comforting to know that someone understands
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