How I use powdered cinnamon to seal and cauterize the cut end of an orchid rizome.

[james mickelso]

Yes, I was busy in the Gh today. After touting the germicidal and fungicidal properties of powdered cinnamon, and having folks come back here telling us how they dumped a ton of it on the roots, I thought I would esplain how to use it properly. You need a plain Q-Tip and a tin of powdered cinnamon like you use in baking. (No I don't bake. Or cook. I'm a guy. I stole it from my mom). Take the Q-Tip and roll the end around between your fingers to loosen the cotton a bit. This helps pick up and hold the cinnamon. Dip the end in the powder and place the powdered cotton on the cut end of the rizome/leaf/damaged bud/broken stem. Dab the powdered end of the Q-Tip on the cut and pat the cinnamon down into the cut. Place the Q-Tip back into the tin of cinnamon and screw on the cap. (Guys!!! Don't put the tin back into your wife's cupboard). Simple huh!!! Powdered cinnamon works better at sterilizing and cauterizing the wound better than anything else I've tried. I use it any time I damage a plant. ( Hey!!! No smirking!!! Ok. I'm a clutz. So what!!!) Byeeee.