Mold growing on epiweb mount and 'chid?

[Becca]

Hi Sue! I think I will take your advice and pick up some regular Listerine.

Ross, I don't have any Vodka on hand, I am a rum drinker....lol....but next time I am stocking up on the adult beverages I'll be sure to grab a cheap bottle and give that a try on the mold as well if it comes back.

K.C., I know we traded seedlings, but I wasn't implying I got the mold from you, you silly!

I know Ross doesn't think it is the fertilizer, but if it doesn't come back and I tossed the remaining, I am ruling that as the cause...lol. The timing just seems to be too perfect. I am going to start sterilizing the sink before using it. I was reading my Formula 409 bottle and it said it is an antibacterial and to disinfect let it sit on the surface for 10 minutes. I'll give it a try before using the sink...I buy the stuff bulk from Costco anyways.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Lorraine

I keep seeing Listerine the brown kind for treatment but all I see in the stores is the Listerine bottle with blue stuff. Which one and where do you find it ?? I'd like to have something else on hand besides the alcohol spray bottle for the beasties, etc.

Lorraine, I get the store brand from Wal-Mart.

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by cb977

Lorraine, I get the store brand from Wal-Mart.

Thanks Susanne, Next trip out I'm at WalMart.

[Becca]

Sue, is Listerine safe to use on orchid roots or is it best to just use it on the leaves?

[K.C.]

It's all about alcohol Listerine is about 25% and isopropyl alcohol (rubbing from Rite aid) is 91%,Vodka is good in Orange juice and I am certain it will work. Equate from Wal-Mart is less $ and you orchids will not know the Difference

[Ed b]

I find the brown listerine at wal mart here in Montana. Ed b

[Becca]

Well after the Physan 20 soak at 1 Tablespoon per gallon for 10 minutes I haven't seen the mold come back and I have watered using the same soak in kitchen sink method!

On another note my drain stop/plug came apart and I noticed some mold on the inner part of the rubber piece...maybe this is where the problem came from...but who knows! I don't think I ever will...lol.