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Storm Prep
All,
This probably won't interest the experienced growers in the group, but it may help some of our newer members. With Hurricane Dennis threatening, there are a few precautions we can take to protect our orchids. Obviously, if you have the space and ability, take your plants inside if a bad storm approaches. But if you can't do that, at least prepare them. Make them as heavy as you can; place them at the lowest possible point, on the ground if necessary but preferably on concrete; place in the most protected possible area; spray with a fungicide before the storm arrives to get a jump on that little problem; and plan to get them safely out of the sun as soon as the storm passes. Down here, after our storms last year, many orchids which survived the 'canes just fine were lost afterward due to sunburn and pestilence. Once the worst is over, keep a sharp eye for bugs, and spray if you can. If you have a shade house, take down the shade cloth or plastic. You will need the cover for your orchids after the storm; this also will help protect the structure. Plastic and shade cloth can contribute to structural damage from wind. I know this is redundant for lots of you, but if it helps one newbie then it was worth writing. Having said that, let's all hope for a hurricane free season. Diana |
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