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Old 24-03-2003, 02:56 AM
Andrew Gibbons
 
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Default what news of the orchids?

Mick Fournier wrote:

Kip,

They seem to do OK in the space just outside my front door.... but I have
wondered if they would survive in outer space. Do you ever wonder that
also?

Mick


I'd seriously doubt it. The vacuum would lyse the cells
before the plant even thought about the lack of oxygen and
carbon dioxide. However, within a pressurised compartment
containing sufficient air, such as those found in shuttles
and space stations, in outer space....

Andrew