In a message dated 8/19/08 6:03:32 AM, Viateur writes:
> Susan Taylor writes:
>
> "Be sure to purchase Physan 20 or Consan 20 to dip your clippers in between
> plants ... so that you do not transmit bacteria or fungus among your
> plants."
>
> Is that method efficient?
>
About as efficient as raping a virgin to cure AIDS. Has she even heard of
orchid viruses? While some of these compounds are supposedly anti-viral,
dipping
is not a definite preventive. You never know if your solution is strong enough
or you left it in long enough.
The only absolutely safe method of preventing contagion is to use a fresh
disposable razor blade for each plant. Any item that is not disposable must be
autoclaved in your pressure cooker, 15 lb. for 15 minutes. Some viruses can
withstand boiling. Why do you think these methods are used in hospitals?
Iris
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