Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant. If I found a plant I thought had bacterial rot I would probably throw it away - unless it were very special then at least I would do my best to remove rotten parts and disinfect what I keep. If there is a better disinfectant maybe someone would suggest one. Some people heat an Iron very hot and press it against the cut area instead of using a pruning paste on the wound. One of our speakers at the orchid society described some new rots that are now know - that are very infectous and can spread.(USDA person.) Good sanitation in the growing area, keeping up with repotting, all help. Isolate suspect plants ----
It is better to treat bacteria with a disinfectant and fungus with a fungucide (sp).
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