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Orchids and Leaf Shine
Will it hurt to clean up my orchids with a little leaf shine? Several are
in desperate need of a cleaning and I have a small bottle of leaf shine I got for my Pothos ivy. Shell --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 |
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In article , "Shell"
wrote: Our local orchid grower recommended that leaf shine be restored by using a paper towel moistened with milk. There is lots of orchid information at www.sborchid.com Dick Will it hurt to clean up my orchids with a little leaf shine? Several are in desperate need of a cleaning and I have a small bottle of leaf shine I got for my Pothos ivy. Shell |
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In article , "Shell"
wrote: Our local orchid grower recommended that leaf shine be restored by using a paper towel moistened with milk. There is lots of orchid information at www.sborchid.com Dick Will it hurt to clean up my orchids with a little leaf shine? Several are in desperate need of a cleaning and I have a small bottle of leaf shine I got for my Pothos ivy. Shell |
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But wouldn't the milk sour if you accidently got too much on the plant and
couldn't get it all blotted up? I've read this happens sometimes. Shell "Richard Cline" wrote in message ... In article , "Shell" wrote: Our local orchid grower recommended that leaf shine be restored by using a paper towel moistened with milk. There is lots of orchid information at www.sborchid.com Dick Will it hurt to clean up my orchids with a little leaf shine? Several are in desperate need of a cleaning and I have a small bottle of leaf shine I got for my Pothos ivy. Shell --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 |
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Shell wrote:
Will it hurt to clean up my orchids with a little leaf shine? My orchid society discourages its use because the resultant shiny leaves look "fake". They also believe that some judges do not look favorably on plants treated with the stuff. A subtle sheen can be obtained with milk if one wipes the leaves dry after application, otherwise a sticky residue and odor can result. Lemon juice cleans without imparting additional sheen. John |
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John,
That is precisely why I developed Rise & Shine. Works great, doesn't look fake, and it's a good insecticide besides. http://www.firstrays.com/RiseandShine.htm -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "John DeGood" wrote in message news Shell wrote: Will it hurt to clean up my orchids with a little leaf shine? My orchid society discourages its use because the resultant shiny leaves look "fake". They also believe that some judges do not look favorably on plants treated with the stuff. A subtle sheen can be obtained with milk if one wipes the leaves dry after application, otherwise a sticky residue and odor can result. Lemon juice cleans without imparting additional sheen. John |
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