Flask: Do I need to get rid of the dead plants?

[claytonkroh]

I recently had to replate some cattleyas from a flask that had become contaminated. Through this process, I've lost probably 90% of the plants, but there are a few (in different flasks) that are still green.

However, each of the flasks has a fair number of dead plants that didn't survive. Do I need to get those out of there? Can they corrupt the environment for the others? I'm hesitant because I don't want the cure to be worse than the problem—opening up the flasks could introduce contaminants that, thankfully, don't appear to be present at the moment.

Thanks for any advice!

[Mr.Fakename]

Have you decontaminated the plants before replating them?

If so it shouldn't be a problem, you can just wait until next flasking procedure.

[claytonkroh]

I did do a decontamination prior to the replating using a very diluted hydrogen peroxide wash. I'll let them be and just keep an eye on them. They're not out of the woods yet .

Thank you for the help!

[Mr.Fakename]

If it doesn't work, 70% ethanol is a good option. Rinse thoroughly in distilled water to avoid burning the tissues.

Fingers crossed!