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Old 06-02-2003, 09:16 PM
Geir Harris Hedemark
 
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I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

Geir
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Old 06-02-2003, 10:04 PM
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I have considered adding 1/2 teaspoon of Physan 20/gallon on a monthly
basis for algae or fungus, but I'd check with Ray at Firstrays.com and
see what he thinks. They have an excellent discussion forum on the site.

Geir Harris Hedemark wrote:

I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

Geir


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Old 06-02-2003, 10:31 PM
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I assume you're using PrimeAgra? I have two fans that provide air movement
in my growing area. They're not directly trained on the plants but about
three feet above them. This, plus the ambient humidity, keeps the top layer
and perhaps an inch to an inch and a half of substrate dry. If you're
having problems with mold or fungus, it's more than likely moisture related
and just lightly spraying the top layer with Daconil will take care of the
problem temporarily; but it will be interesting to get Ray's take on this,
and what he'd suggest. He's been at it a lot longer than I have.


"Charles P. Peters" wrote in message
...
I have considered adding 1/2 teaspoon of Physan 20/gallon on a monthly
basis for algae or fungus, but I'd check with Ray at Firstrays.com and
see what he thinks. They have an excellent discussion forum on the site.

Geir Harris Hedemark wrote:

I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

Geir




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Old 07-02-2003, 02:33 AM
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Fungus has more to do with the condition of the plant and the temperatures
than the S/H culture technique itself. Treat with a fungicide (1% bleach
works well) and try growing a bit warmer.

--

Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
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"Jim Landers" wrote in message
et...
I assume you're using PrimeAgra? I have two fans that provide air

movement
in my growing area. They're not directly trained on the plants but about
three feet above them. This, plus the ambient humidity, keeps the top

layer
and perhaps an inch to an inch and a half of substrate dry. If you're
having problems with mold or fungus, it's more than likely moisture

related
and just lightly spraying the top layer with Daconil will take care of the
problem temporarily; but it will be interesting to get Ray's take on this,
and what he'd suggest. He's been at it a lot longer than I have.


"Charles P. Peters" wrote in message
...
I have considered adding 1/2 teaspoon of Physan 20/gallon on a monthly
basis for algae or fungus, but I'd check with Ray at Firstrays.com and
see what he thinks. They have an excellent discussion forum on the

site.

Geir Harris Hedemark wrote:

I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

Geir






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Old 07-02-2003, 11:18 AM
Geir Harris Hedemark
 
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"Jim Landers" writes:
I assume you're using PrimeAgra?


I am using a local variant of it. The cost of shipping makes the local
stuff work out way cheaper.

Geir



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Old 07-02-2003, 05:10 PM
Jerry Hoffmeister
 
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so it won't hurt the plants to spray w/ 1 % bleach?

"Ray @ First Rays Orchids" wrote in message
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Fungus has more to do with the condition of the plant and the temperatures
than the S/H culture technique itself. Treat with a fungicide (1% bleach
works well) and try growing a bit warmer.

--

Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
Secure Online Ordering & Lots of Free Info!


"Jim Landers" wrote in message
et...
I assume you're using PrimeAgra? I have two fans that provide air

movement
in my growing area. They're not directly trained on the plants but

about
three feet above them. This, plus the ambient humidity, keeps the top

layer
and perhaps an inch to an inch and a half of substrate dry. If you're
having problems with mold or fungus, it's more than likely moisture

related
and just lightly spraying the top layer with Daconil will take care of

the
problem temporarily; but it will be interesting to get Ray's take on

this,
and what he'd suggest. He's been at it a lot longer than I have.


"Charles P. Peters" wrote in message
...
I have considered adding 1/2 teaspoon of Physan 20/gallon on a monthly
basis for algae or fungus, but I'd check with Ray at Firstrays.com and
see what he thinks. They have an excellent discussion forum on the

site.

Geir Harris Hedemark wrote:

I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically

planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

Geir







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Old 07-02-2003, 06:26 PM
Larry Dighera
 
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On 06 Feb 2003 21:16:32 +0100, Geir Harris Hedemark
(Geir Harris Hedemark) wrote in Message ID
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I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.


What is the nature of the problem your plants are experiencing? Are
the roots beginning to rot? Or are you just concerned?

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

Geir


What makes you think the fungus will kill your orchids? Don't orchids
in the wild form a symbiotic relationship with fungi?

Physan 20 will kill the fungus, but are you sure that is what you
want?


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Old 09-02-2003, 04:37 PM
Geir Harris Hedemark
 
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Larry Dighera writes:
I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What is the nature of the problem your plants are experiencing? Are
the roots beginning to rot? Or are you just concerned?


I guess I am just concerned.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

What makes you think the fungus will kill your orchids? Don't orchids


I have a picture in my head of fungi growing in the exact same
conditions which will promote root rot.

Isn't this true?

I guess the problem is mainly one of estethics.

Physan 20 will kill the fungus, but are you sure that is what you
want?


I don't know. Do I?

Geir


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Old 09-02-2003, 06:27 PM
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Geir,

Plants moved into semi-hydro culture are likely to lose the root system that
was acclimated to the old medium. The degree to which that holds depends on
how similar or dissimilar the conditions are around the roots. It is
because of that loss of roots that it is important to move a plant into S/H
only when it has initiated the growth of new roots, as those will grow the
physical anatomy that is appropriate for S/H, and will support the plant
while the old roots die.

If the plant is well established in S/H, any fungus growing on the old roots
is of little or no concern.

--

Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
Secure Online Ordering & Lots of Free Info!


"Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message
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Larry Dighera writes:
I have a problem with fungus growing in my semihydrophonically planted
orchids. It is bad enough that it is possible to see the whitegreen
fungus on the roots through the transparent pots.

What is the nature of the problem your plants are experiencing? Are
the roots beginning to rot? Or are you just concerned?


I guess I am just concerned.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get rid of the fungi before it kills
off my orchids?

What makes you think the fungus will kill your orchids? Don't orchids


I have a picture in my head of fungi growing in the exact same
conditions which will promote root rot.

Isn't this true?

I guess the problem is mainly one of estethics.

Physan 20 will kill the fungus, but are you sure that is what you
want?


I don't know. Do I?

Geir




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