Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 252 Dipping Clippers

What does the group think about using the small propane torches for sterilizing shears? I have been using this method for years, but have never tested my plants for virus. This method certainly burns off the little bits and pieces that remain on the blades. They glow then drop off. I don't really k

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 228 "water in leaf axils"

Re Peter's comment that water collected in the leaf axils of my afflicted plants. Not the case, Peter, I have always been careful about that and never have water left on leaves at night. The loss of plants was due to something contagious enough to pass over some genera and infect others. I don't th

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 228 "water in leaf axils"

Re Peter's comment that water collected in the leaf axils of my afflicted plants. Not the case, Peter, I have always been careful about that and never have water left on leaves at night. The loss of plants was due to something contagious enough to pass over some genera and infect others. I don't th

[OGD] QUARANTINE ALL PURCHASED ORCHIDS

Re Peter Croezen's comment: >>. Purchase orchids species/hybrids from reputable vendors, and /or >>experienced in-vitro propagators.<< I bought a group of orchids by telephone from a well known nursery and well regarded hybridizer; a genus he was noted for breeding. None survived a month, turni

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 109

Iris, Try Zapf Dingbats for the 'times' sign. Len ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com