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smartie2000 · #11 08-09-2007, 03:02 AM

2Purple · #12 08-09-2007, 07:05 AM

I had read his article and googled funginex. The only hit was ortho rose spray.

2Purple

Tindomul · #13 08-09-2007, 10:54 AM

OMG, what a scary thing. I'm shaking in my boots. My poor Phal Mini Mark has got some brown spotting on it. I will post a pic later on. Thanks for bringing up the subject 2Purple.

2Purple · #14 08-09-2007, 12:42 PM

Wanna hear scary....I emailed him and he replied today. He lost them all. Nothing he did stopped the problem and he tried to bring in new ones too soon I guess and they were affected too.

2Purple

justatypn · #15 08-09-2007, 02:06 PM

First off...the stupid questions are the ones that we don't ask...

So you do not have to apologize. In the article it stated a systemic chemical, with this you apply and it goes into the rooting system to the plant in general instead of soaking the leaves to penetrate into the plant. Which would answer the condition of the plant before pitting (inside/out).

I would definitely get the water tested. It appears to be a process of elimination. I would first start off with testing the water. I know when I do not have rain water to water mine with, I put tap water in a 5 gallon bucket, cleaning it with alcohol first, and fill the bucket up and let it set for no less then 24 hours to 2 days. This should help with releasing

chemicals.

I wish I could help with a name of a systemic and if I remember correctly and hopefully she will chime in is Gin, she has spoken in the past about a systemic chemical she uses for her chids. Sorry for the senior moment

Wish I could be of more help.

2Purple · #16 08-10-2007, 11:07 AM

A friend of mine in SC had a marvelous idea. Take a infected plant to the county extensions service and they will test it. Headed that way on Monday as when I called they don't handle plants on Friday. Will keep you all updated when I hear.

Want to also say thank you for making me feel welcome

2Purple