Slc. Dream Cloud

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Eyebabe

Bob,

It does make sense to test them all to me.
Tell you what: Bring your plant to the meeting and I will test it for a demonstration.
I have a phal in my kitchen that I bought recently that tested positive for color break and the vendor has not replied to my emails so I will bring that one and show everyone a "positive" test.
And if you have one or two more plants you are concerned about bring those too.
I will bring a total of 5 tests (one for my phal) so you bring 4 plants.
Fortunately, I am no longer a broke student but I once was...
I have no problem doing this for our orchid society and if you agree I will email them to let then know.

really? that would be awesome! thanks alot! i have one that im pretty sure it positive, so ill bring that one, the dream cloud and hten ill pick two ithers. i think this would be cool for a demo type thing for the society. i know ill learn alot.

i have to make sure ill be there for the meeting, so ill make sure ill be there and then PM you.

[Eyebabe]

Just a follow up on this plant.

It DID test POSITIVE for ORSV with Agdia ELISA screening.

I recommend examining the photos closely and you will definitely see areas of blotchiness and asymmetry in the blooms which are your classic warning signs of color break.
Crippling of the blooms as well with no real history of mechanical damage to the buds is also classic.

It's always a shame to loose a plant but best to know for sure.
I'd like to thank Bob for giving me the opportunity to use his plants for a well received demonstration at our OS meeting last weekend.

[Call_Me_Bob]

yes, im glad i know, and ive gotten rid of the plant!

thanks so much D!