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Old 01-08-2020, 10:35 AM
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need to determine whether that "stringy" part still consists of active, living cells capable of transporting water and nutrients or if that "stringy" part is now dead and unable to perform it's function anymore.
I totally agree with you and Ray on this. It will be interesting to find out if a particular stringy part can not only wick, but also whether that wicked water (if any) can get into the orchid for hydration. This is what you were meaning already - as in performing its function, and I fully agree.


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