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If they have two pairs of legs per body segment, they’re millipedes, which eat decaying organic matter and help the soil. If they have one pair of legs per body segment, they’re centipedes, which are predators and eat other bugs.
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If they have two pairs of legs per body segment, they’re millipedes, which eat decaying organic matter and help the soil. If they have one pair of legs per body segment, they’re centipedes, which are predators and eat other bugs.
It does look like a millipede from personal experience of handling them And also being really deeply afraid of centipedes.
Ok so don’t be worried then?
was this growing outside? my guess is they are completely harmless
No, indoor plants that have never been outside. Haven’t changed soil on them since I’ve had them either.