It's probably soil-borne, and to my understanding, most are VERY particular
about the soil chemistry.
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Very cool.
:c)
They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having
They are supposed to have a strong scent, but I've not found anything.
Guess my ancient nose is not up to it.
native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" -
priceless.
(Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my
point)
I'm not a TV man but I know the term. Almost certainly the ad has been
seen in UK.
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BTW - I believe most orchids require a specific fungus which helps the
seeds to get started? Would you know where _my_ fungus is located -
airbourne, on the parent plant or in the soil? Local nature and wildlife
groups, and myself, have been unable to propagate them. Even transplanting
a corm (tuber?) with leaves in March fails.
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