I was browsing through Ebay recently and came across Waldor orchids selling plants that tested positive for virus. First of all, kudos to them for being honest and testing the plant before selling it. Although, something tells me they tested it for breeding, and now that they can't use it as a stud plant they need to recoup costs. Just a theory mind you.
So, what's the point? Why sell a virused plant? You can't do anything with it that I know of. I guess if you really wanted an old hybrid you could suck it up for a virused one, but even then it seems kinda silly.
Mark Reinke did a talk at my local society about how he wishes more of the old crosses would be made again because so many old hybrids are virused. I agree completely with him as there are several orchids I would like to have, but most have been lost due to viruses.
What are your thoughts on selling virused plants?
What is the advantage of having a virused plant, if any?
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