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Kenni Judd wrote: Alan: The ants themselves usually don't harm orchids, but they can be a sign of other problems. (1) If they are nesting in the pots, chances are your potting mix is degrading and you are overdue for repotting. (2) Ants sometimes bring along their "livestock" -- aphids, mealies, etc. -- when they move into an orchid pot. Good growing, -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com I have an Epi. cordigerem hybrid that has just finished blooming. Ants loved the flowers, apparently harvesting nectar from them. It is the only orchid of mine they seem attracted to. (I checked for aphids and mealybugs, none there) Now that the flowers are finished, the ants have departed. It sort of reminded me of the connection between ants and peonies. J. Del Col |
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