Use of Listerin on mounts

[Magnus A]

This is wonderful. What have not been tested by orchid fanatics?
The listerin I have has alot of menthol and smells to much for me to use on my orchids! But whoever know, someday in the dark future even I will turn to the toothfairy

/Magnus

[Dorothy]

I think Sue is referring to the 'brown' listerine or original flavor .. not the mint

[cb977]

Right...I don't know the reasoning behind it but everything I've read says to only use the original "flavor" for the 'chids

[Magnus A]

That 'brown' listerine is not availibly in Sweden, at least I have not seen it!
So I have to use more conventional methods it seems

/Magnus

[Mahon]

...anyone else use diluted Vodka? Food grade Hydrogen peroxide in small amounts?

The majority of my Pleurothallids are mounted, and I've never encountered many pest/fungal/bacterial problems. It usually starts with a good growing area, good ventilation, and not varying the temperatures and conditions all that much (unless you are simulating a season). Of course, with Pleurothallids, you can afford to dispose of an affected leaf... other genera are not as plentiful...

I have VERY few Cattleya species mounted, and they give the least problems. The only thing would be to remember to water it (unless it is a species that normally grows drier, like C. walkeriana or C. schilleriana)...

-Pat

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Mahon

...anyone else use diluted Vodka? -Pat

Actually Yes! I don't dilute it, I use it full strength (except in a glass with Orange juice ) Seriously, it does a great job of killing mold. I use it on cigars that have mold spots as well as orchids or medium that gets mold (rare, but does happen). Great suggest, Pat. Just thought I was only one.

[nenella]

Reading different threads on this board I believe think/thought..? that "listerine"(original/yellow colour) was an OK substitute for Physan which is not available in France..? although one cannot get listerine either!
But I was lucky & I got myself a bottle whilst on holiday in Kenya which I am keeping preciously just in case....) Have I got it right??
thanks in advance for clearing this up in my head

[Ross]

Not really a direct substitute so much as a "home remedy" that does similar things. It's an OK substitute.

[nenella]

Merci Ross, that's what I thought but suddenly got a bit confused.. and thanks for the 'tip' about cigars, just told my hubby.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by nenella

Merci Ross, that's what I thought but suddenly got a bit confused.. and thanks for the 'tip' about cigars, just told my hubby.

Tell him he can swab the mold away with straight vodka and q-tips. Seems to stop mold right away. Then reduce humidity or increase venting. Mold can wipe out a great cigar collection in a couple weeks.