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cleaning orchid leaves
I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk'
to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Joanna,
I have used milk, and detected no after odor. However, we grow outside, so it might not be as noticeable. Nevertheless, mild dish soap and water works very well for me, as does alcohol. The milk seems to give the leaf a matte, 'finished' look. So, if I'm going to show a plant, I'll clean it up with Ivory or alcohol and then give it a light rub with milk. Diana |
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Joanna,
I have used milk, and detected no after odor. However, we grow outside, so it might not be as noticeable. Nevertheless, mild dish soap and water works very well for me, as does alcohol. The milk seems to give the leaf a matte, 'finished' look. So, if I'm going to show a plant, I'll clean it up with Ivory or alcohol and then give it a light rub with milk. Diana |
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an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same parts), but still have to try! ciao giorgio -italy- (sorry for my english) I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Thank you Diana and giorgio.
Giorgio, welcome to the group! I may try the milk or milk mixture someday -- if my husband David will let me, since we share the same apartment after all, and he is very concerned about the possible smell. He suggested that maybe orchids like milk only in that, after applying milk, they stink and then one needs to apply a fan, and they like the fan. :-) So on second thought, I might try the mild dish soap first and see the result. If it is good enough, I might avoid disconcerting David and not use the milk after all. Thanks, Joanna "giorgio & errica" wrote in message ... an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same parts), but still have to try! ciao giorgio -italy- (sorry for my english) I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Thank you Diana and giorgio.
Giorgio, welcome to the group! I may try the milk or milk mixture someday -- if my husband David will let me, since we share the same apartment after all, and he is very concerned about the possible smell. He suggested that maybe orchids like milk only in that, after applying milk, they stink and then one needs to apply a fan, and they like the fan. :-) So on second thought, I might try the mild dish soap first and see the result. If it is good enough, I might avoid disconcerting David and not use the milk after all. Thanks, Joanna "giorgio & errica" wrote in message ... an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same parts), but still have to try! ciao giorgio -italy- (sorry for my english) I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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I use Fresh lemon juice. It work well and no smell!
Claude "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... | Thank you Diana and giorgio. | | Giorgio, welcome to the group! | | I may try the milk or milk mixture someday -- if my husband David will let | me, since we share the same apartment after all, and he is very concerned | about the possible smell. He suggested that maybe orchids like milk only in | that, after applying milk, they stink and then one needs to apply a fan, and | they like the fan. :-) | | So on second thought, I might try the mild dish soap first and see the | result. If it is good enough, I might avoid disconcerting David and not use | the milk after all. | | Thanks, | Joanna | | "giorgio & errica" wrote in message | ... | | an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same | parts), but still have to try! | ciao | giorgio | -italy- | (sorry for my english) | | I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use | 'milk' | to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed | that | there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can | be | very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the | place | smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, | does it smell or not? | | What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? | | Thanks, | Joanna | | | | | | |
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As Mick was so kind as to post the url of the "best" orchid site, I'll throw
my hat in the ring with Rise & Shine as an excellent leaf cleaner / shine, with some apparent insecticidal properties as well. And if you don't like the commercial, check out the "Home Remedies" for a few other alternatives. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "giorgio & errica" wrote in message ... an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same parts), but still have to try! ciao giorgio -italy- (sorry for my english) I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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As Mick was so kind as to post the url of the "best" orchid site, I'll throw
my hat in the ring with Rise & Shine as an excellent leaf cleaner / shine, with some apparent insecticidal properties as well. And if you don't like the commercial, check out the "Home Remedies" for a few other alternatives. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "giorgio & errica" wrote in message ... an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same parts), but still have to try! ciao giorgio -italy- (sorry for my english) I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Doesn't just a damp cloth and water clean dust and stuff off them?
That's all I use and my leaves are clean..........or are you trying to clean off something specific. "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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More often than not, it's the mineral deposits from hard water that have to
be removed, not just dust -- that's easy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Bolero" wrote in message u... Doesn't just a damp cloth and water clean dust and stuff off them? That's all I use and my leaves are clean..........or are you trying to clean off something specific. "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Bolero,
I guess I am just trying to be a bit more perfectionist here, and trying to clean off the "water stains" and make the leaves look shinier/newer/fresher. Mostly I think it's spring fever (the weather was really glorious like spring in the DC area today, and maybe that made me think that spring cleaning should be started, or something). Also I got two new orchids yesterday, and their leaves look cleaner than my older ones, which did have dust and/or water stains. I did use a damp cloth first, but the result was not perfect, the leaves still looked like they could be cleaned better. Probably I am just fussing over the orchids too much. Joanna "Bolero" wrote in message u... Doesn't just a damp cloth and water clean dust and stuff off them? That's all I use and my leaves are clean..........or are you trying to clean off something specific. "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Ah that's why I didn't understand.
We have soft water here (around 60 to 80ppm) so we don't get mineral residues on our leaves. Thanks for clearing up that one. "Ray" wrote in message ... More often than not, it's the mineral deposits from hard water that have to be removed, not just dust -- that's easy. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! . . . . . . . . . . . "Bolero" wrote in message u... Doesn't just a damp cloth and water clean dust and stuff off them? That's all I use and my leaves are clean..........or are you trying to clean off something specific. "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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No not really, if you get mineral residue and stuff like that it makes sense
to wipe them off. I don't think you can ever fuss too much........;-) "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... Bolero, I guess I am just trying to be a bit more perfectionist here, and trying to clean off the "water stains" and make the leaves look shinier/newer/fresher. Mostly I think it's spring fever (the weather was really glorious like spring in the DC area today, and maybe that made me think that spring cleaning should be started, or something). Also I got two new orchids yesterday, and their leaves look cleaner than my older ones, which did have dust and/or water stains. I did use a damp cloth first, but the result was not perfect, the leaves still looked like they could be cleaned better. Probably I am just fussing over the orchids too much. Joanna "Bolero" wrote in message u... Doesn't just a damp cloth and water clean dust and stuff off them? That's all I use and my leaves are clean..........or are you trying to clean off something specific. "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... I just read in the rec.gardens.orchids archives that many people use 'milk' to clean their orchid leaves? However, while at least one post claimed that there is no smell, another post claimed that as a result the smell can be very strong. Hmm. Since I live in a small apartment I don't want the place smelling of milk gone bad. Has anyone out here now used milk, and if so, does it smell or not? What is the best way to clean/dust leaves in your experience? Thanks, Joanna |
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Ciao, Giorgio!
Benvenuto al gruppo! Where are you in Italy? I am way up north in Sudtirolo. -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "giorgio & errica" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... an experienced gardener suggested me a mixture milk-beer and water (same parts), but still have to try! ciao giorgio -italy- (sorry for my english) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.552 / Virus Database: 344 - Release Date: 15.12.03 |
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