Vanda questions

[Paul Mc]

Bubbles aren't a good indicator as it is more about absorption than exchange. I have some roots on mine that won't turn green as well, but that doesn't mean they aren't useful. Just be sure to soak them for a good and long time at each watering for a while and see if that helps out in the longer run.

[Gage]

I wouldn't know about bubbles because I water mine daily with a hose. And I do agree that all the roots don't need to turn green. But I would reiterate that if the root is shriveled it should be removed. I am speaking from experience with Fusarium, which can be ruthless if you don't catch it soon enough.

[Bud]

Fusarium can also affect humans. Some species may cause a range of opportunistic infections in humans. In humans with normal immune systems, fusarial infections may occur in the nails (onychomycosis) and in the cornea (keratomycosis or mycotic keratitis). Mass casualties occurred in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and 1940s when Fusarium-contaminated wheat flour was baked into bread, causing alimentary toxic aleukia with a 60% mortality rate. Symptoms began with abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and prostration, and within days, fever, chills, myalgias and bone marrow depression with granulocytopenia and secondary sepsis occurred.
But on the lighter note: there is a strain that is manufactured as food for humans.
* strange but this fungi can be nuked with alcohol and hydrogen peroxide

[Gage]

Originally Posted by Bud

Fusarium can also affect humans. Some species may cause a range of opportunistic infections in humans. In humans with normal immune systems, fusarial infections may occur in the nails (onychomycosis) and in the cornea (keratomycosis or mycotic keratitis). Mass casualties occurred in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and 1940s when Fusarium-contaminated wheat flour was baked into bread, causing alimentary toxic aleukia with a 60% mortality rate. Symptoms began with abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and prostration, and within days, fever, chills, myalgias and bone marrow depression with granulocytopenia and secondary sepsis occurred.
But on the lighter note: there is a strain that is manufactured as food for humans.
* strange but this fungi can be nuked with alcohol and hydrogen peroxide

Wonderful news, Bud! Well, I didn't want to waste all of the Fusariumized roots and flesh on my Vanda, so I just ate them. I hope it was the edible kind of Fusarium. Those black shriveled roots and purple ringed stems just looked so tasty! Oh well... Hope I don't die.

[Bud]

no worries Gage....drink lots of red wine with what you ate LOL

[Gage]

Perfect!

[plumania]

[Paul Mc]

Cheers!!!!!