[OGD] Using ultraviolet with laminar flow table
I've been advised that adding an ultraviolet light to a laminar flow table helps keep the station clean. If so, should it be be used before working with seed pods to clean the area? Or should it be on while working with the seed or later during replating? Would an 18 watt bulb be effective or should it be 60 watt? Lee ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] are bromeliads orchidaceous?
In a message dated 7/7/06 8:06:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is my first post and I have a question to the taxanomists on the list or anybody who can help! My question is, are bromeliads orchidaceous plants? I know bromeliads are in the family of Bromeliaceae and orchids are in the order of Orchidaceae but the word "orchidaceous" describes epiphytic plants, so does that mean all epiphytic plants are orchidaceous, including bromeliads. Thanks, Steve Steve: Although bromeliads are often found growing with orchids in the new world subtropical and tropical forests, they are not closely related at all (beyond the fact that both are monocots). They used to be considered as allied to the Commelinaceae (the group that contains the Tradescantias, or Wandering Jews). Recently however DNA evidence has suggested (oddly, I think) that they are closer to the Poaceae, the grass family. I have also seen them segregated into a small group with the Typhaceae (cattails) and Anagozanthaceae (kangaroo paws), which is even odder. They certainly enjoy the same conditions as orchids, and work well aesthetically combined in horticultural displays. Though some are faster growers and will overwhelm orchids. The word "orchidaceous" is used correctly to refer to plants in the orchid family whether they are epiphytic or not. It do not believe it refers to the epiphytic habit. Dennis ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Hawaii-grown orchids / sales (US)
"Sales of Hawaii-grown flowers and nursery products hit a record $100.6 million in 2005, up 5 percent from the previous year. ... Orchid sales slipped 2 percent to $22.2 million. Out of state sales totaled $49.9 million, up from $47.5 million in 2004. Those sales, mostly of orchids, potted plants and cut anthuriums, accounted for nearly half the total floriculture product sales last year. The value of Hawaii-grown plants and flowers has tripled since the 1980s and floriculture is now the largest segment of the state's diversified agriculture industry." source : http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2006/07/03/daily46.html?from_rss=1 ** regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] orchidophile in South Georgia (US)
"a South Georgia man... Tony Bailey... More than two hundred fifty orchids... one with a ghostly image... white bloom... Ghost, discovered in 1844... lives in swamps of extreme south Florida and Cuba. "Probably one of the most difficult plants to grow in a greenhouse environment," says Tony, who purposely placed it at the front of the greenhouse where there isn't very much air movement, to simulate a swamp environment. "I started growing... in 1999," says Tony... He finds the orchids communicate with him... "They let me know what their needs are," says Tony... He keeps detailed records and some of his orchids bloom on the same day every year." source : http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=5118723&nav=5kZQ ** regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
