Ray, are you suggesting I spray the top of my pots and the exposed roots, where necessary, with chlorine bleach at 1 oz per gal? Have you done this without damage to the roots? It is not inattention. Unless I can find a safe spray to eliminate the problem, I think I will try just placing a very lose and dry covering of moss on top of the pot to cut off light to the algae. Cynthia, Prescott, AZ
> Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:42:00 -0400 > From: "Ray B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [OGD] ALGAE CONTROL > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; > reply-type=original > > Hi, Giles. > > I did not intend to refer to any form of neglect, but when I have seen > algae > buildup so bad it affects the plants, it's a case of inattention, at best. > > I have found that a treatment ever 4- to 6 weeks with Physan at one > teaspoon > per gallon, or liquid chlorine bleach at one ounce per gallon does the > trick. > > Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com > Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Giles Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 3:47 PM > Subject: [OGD] ALGAE CONTROL > > >> Ray Barkalow said: >> >>>By allowing that severe of a development of algae, you are >>>allowing it to suffocate the roots. >> >> The verb "allowing" caught my eye. In this case it infers passive lack >> of >> action. What we all want to know is what positive action we can take to >> prevent that algae growth, especially in a mix of moss in transparent >> pots. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. >> >> Giles Smith >> _______________________________________________ >> the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) >> [email protected] >> http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
