[OGD] Are orchids parasites?

I have a question. I have always understood from reading books about orchids that they are not considered parasitic. However, I came across a newspaper article from Malaysia that states just the opposite. I would be interested in comments from those more knowledgeable about orchids than me (that

Re: [OGD] Are orchids parasites?

Hello Sandy, From various sources (online and in books) I have come to understand the following: 1) Most orchids need fungus to germinate. This is a fight of life and death. If the fungus is too strong, it can kill the seed. If the seed can keep the fungus in check, it survives and grows. 2)

[OGD] Re: Sterilizing

In a message dated 9/7/04 6:23:55 AM, Bob Scully writes: I respectfully take exception to the apparently dominant opinion on the efficacy of bleach as a reliable virus sterilant for orchid pots and cutting instruments. Thanks. Let's hear it for the self-cleaning oven, periodic sample

Re: [OGD] Are orchids parasites?

Ms. Gillians, The context in which the reporter used the term parasitic is not, in my mind, a contradiction, but rather an indication that she knows little, and understands poorly, of what she writes. A parasite is a living organism that takes nutrients from another living organism and

[OGD] ORCHID COLLECTION WANTED

K.Barrett, THE .WS INTERNATIONAL E-MAIL CODE INDICATES WEST SAMOA. Peter O'Byrne Sg CHRISTINA, YOU MAY GET A BETTER RESPONSE IF YOU STATED WHAT PART OF THE WORLD YOU LIVED IN. K BARRETT N CALIF, USA --I WOULD LIKE TO BUY SMALL AND OR MEDIUM COLLECTION OF ORCHIDS. [EMAIL PROTECTED] THANKS.

[OGD] Effectiveness of Bleach as an Antiviral Agent

I presume that Bob Scully's rebuttal of he antiviral effectiveness of a simple exposure to bleach [hypochlorite] originates from the Work Ethic concept that the greater the labor, the greater the reward. Regarding the torch vs. bleach, it ain't necessarily so. I have great respect

[OGD] where to ship your orchid collection - Samoa or Iowa

K. Barrett, Peter : Christina Mesenbrink who wrote: I WOULD LIKE TO BUY SMALL AND OR MEDIUM COLLECTION OF ORCHIDS. lives in Iowa, if I am not wrong,. Regards, Viateur ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[OGD] Greater New York Internatioan Orchid Show dates?

Hi everyone, I am planning to attend the 2005 Greater New York International Orchid show and really need to get the dates nailed down so I can start getting plane tickets. There are no dates on the GNYOS website. I found a vendor who has the dates listed as March 30 through April 3 2005 - can

[OGD] Re orchid mycorrhizae

For all their diversity, orchids share one common trait: they rely solely on other organisms, particularly fungi, to survive b a characteristic which Jutta says is quite distinctive and serves as a source of confusion to scientists.B I am not even close to being an orchid mycorrhizae authority,

[OGD] Phal. micholitzii

Hi Charles, I have Phal. micholitzii in my collection and I grow it on the warm side, that is winter night temps at 18/21: C. In summer the nights are usually around 18: C and the days at 28/34: C range. I have the plant now for 6 months and it grew 2 new leaves. It has 11 leaves and 5

[OGD] TSP

Bob; Please use spell check before posting. I assume you mean 'are' not 'a' in the end of your note. Perhaps I can enroll you in Dr. Motes English class. All is well love to Sue. Julie Warren Kelly ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL

[OGD] RE: WS INTERNATIONAL

The WS INTERNATIONAL is actually used for Wales. My consulting group has its e-mail here mine is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Orchids are not paying enough. Wayne THE .WS INTERNATIONAL E-MAIL CODE INDICATES WEST SAMOA. Peter O'Byrne ___ the OrchidGuide Digest

[OGD] Dates for the 25th New York International Orchid Show

Eric, The dates for the 25th New York International Orchid Show will be: Tuesday April 12, 2005 - Sunday, April 17, 2005 Organized by the Greater New York Orchid Society, it will once again be at Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan. When the show was held at the Wintergarden of the World

[OGD] Are Orchidz Paracites ? ? ?

Dear Orchid Addicts... The answer HAS to be an unequivocal YES! Paul J Johnson states that...A parasite is a living organism that takes nutrients from another living organism and generally permits the host to survive, often through multiple generations of the parasite. Well look what they

[OGD] IOSPE Brazil Trip

Dear OGDS I am pleased to announce that my orchid safari to Brail is now online at http://www.orchidspecies.com/brazil.htm Many orchid plants in flower and many habitat shots of rupicolus Brazilian orchids from Minas Gerais and hot to cool growing epiphytes from Sao Paulo state. The trip was

Re: [OGD] IOSPE Brazil Trip

Thanks, Jay, for one hell of an armchair trip. I returned tired but curiously rested. I like to see how orchids are growing in their natural surroundings, and found your pages fulfilling in that respect. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us, and I'm sure others on OGD would appreciate