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Originally Posted by KingKong
Witchin, it doesn't surprise me that you think his phal is the same as any other phal and it is his lack of a green thumb that it isn't growing. I know most supermarket phals are not designed to survive. Of course they can survive but it is far more rewarding growing a plant that thrives compared to trying to revive something that has practically been killed by the supermarket. I was just trying to point out what I believe but like with the WHO, unless they have 100% proof it cannot be reported. For months there was no evidence that face masks worked to stop coronavirus. There was no evidence they didn't work either but now months later although there still is no proof, countries are making them mandatory as you would expect them to help even if there is no official proof.
It is common knowledge that fruit is highly processed. Having found a source for you it is even more intricate and scary than I even wanted to know about but here:
Just how old are the 'fresh' fruit & vegetables we eat? | Food | The Guardian
I have no evidence to suggest a similar procedure is done to orchids except that they don't grow for 6 months after buying them. You can believe what you want witchin, I have learnt my lesson about supermarket phals and don't bother with them anymore, it works out rather expensive if every second one dies.
This is the kind of stuff that is highly relevant but you are right I have no proof so I will shut up and redact all I have said. Please ignore my statement.
I have never lost an orchid from a reputable orchid shop, not all my supermarket phals died but those are the only ones I have lost. Happy growing everyone |
Why doesn't it surprise you KingKong, what my opinion is? Do I even know you? And I said nothing about the grower not having a green thumb.
I certainly have no desire to discuss viruses or politics with you in a beginner's thread. Very inappropriate. And I'm not at all surprised you choose The Guardian as your source for the waxing, gassing, chemicaling, etc., of fruits and vegetables for market. It's not really new news either. Yes, some fruits and vegetables are treated for longer survival at the grocery store. I tend to not buy them.
Comparing a growing plant to the fruit or vegetable is like comparing apples to... a rose bush? Most grocery store Phals are mass produced, mass shipped, and then depend on the care or lack thereof by the floral department of any particular store. They're also usually cheaper for that reason. I've grown quite a few "grocery store" orchids, and all kept growing. Blasted buds a few times... As I originally stated, probably a change in climate, culture, etc, which can stall any orchid's growth.
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