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

[Abcdefg]

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???

 

[Tetters]

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

 

[Chuck]

A closeup photo

 

[Abcdefg]

I didn't know you could

 

[Chuck]

I didn't know you could

First of all it isn't clover. It is oxyalis. The semi-transparent thing is its seed pod and the little red things are seeds. It is just another common invasive weed.

 

[Tetters]

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 !

 

[Chuck]

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.

 

[Tetters]

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

 

[Chuck]

So very very true mate .... it is comforting to know that someone understands View attachment 83834

Many, many of us on this forum commiserate with you and hope for the best.

 

[Tetters]

Fankooo

 

[Chuck]

Fankooo

No schmackos

 

[zigs]

Only because I don't have Zigs to put up with. Probably takes up most of your time.

I was making a video

 

[Tetters]

It keeps him busy for a while

 

[Abcdefg]

First of all it isn't clover. It is oxyalis. The semi-transparent thing is its seed pod and the little red things are seeds. It is just another common invasive weed.

This was super helpful, thank you. Googled "oxyalis seeds" and this helpful article popped up https://citybugs.tamu.edu/2013/04/22/an-odd-pest/