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Chemicals for fungal or bacterial problem

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by Tom-DE, Jan 9, 2012.

  1. Jan 9, 2012 #1
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    I am looking for recomendation. They must be safe for Dendrobium species in Formosae section and Oxyglossum section. Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 9, 2012 #2
    Chris

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    Tom, can I ask for more details about the situation?
     
  3. Jan 9, 2012 #3
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    In one of my growing areas, I had/have some fungal black spots on the leaves of some of my Bulbos/Trias. and almost all of my formosae Dendrobium species. Most of the plants in this growing area are warmer growers and they did spend their summer outside in the yard... It all started in late fall when it was cool and damp. The affected leaves will turn yellow and drop off in just few days. Most of my Dendrobium from the formossae section are almost leafless now...

    Some chemicals are very harmful/lethal for the Dendrobiums in formossae and Oxyglossum sections, so recomendations based on the first-hand experiences will be greatly appreciated.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2012 #4
    Dale

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    Daconil (chlorothalonil).
     
  5. Jan 10, 2012 #5
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Thank you very much, Dale. It looks like a product ready available in local stores too.
     
  6. Jan 10, 2012 #6
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    I concur. I have never had phytotoxic reaction on any orchid with Chlorothalonil WP. However the residue is not the prettiest thing and it takes a few months to wear-off.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2012 #7
    Ray

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    Such applications are great for treating the plant, but considering the spread of spores, it is very easy for the issue to recur from those laying dormant (or not so) in the growing environment.

    I noticed a complete drop in fungal infections after spraying my entire greenhouse - glazing. floors, benches, and plants - with Zero-Tol. I originally got the stuff for use as an algaecide (works like a charm), but the rest was a pleasant side effect. No harm to any plants or blossoms.
     
  8. Jan 10, 2012 #8
    Dale

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    Sounds like I need to get some Zero-Tol. Just finished pressure washing the interior glazing in the GH. PITA. Thanks, Ray.
     
  9. Jan 10, 2012 #9
    Ray

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    Dale, that's part of my routine too, and MAN is that a PITA.

    They sell a "Ready to Spray" quart bottle (I carry them too...) that has it's own proportioner and valve, so you just put it on the hose end and away you go. Any algae you missed will be a white film in about 10 minutes.
     
  10. Jan 10, 2012 #10
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks

    Do you grow any Dendrobiums in the formosae and oxyglossum/cuthbersonia sections? I am assuming you are not spraying Zero-Tol. on the plants? I have to be careful with chemicals for those.
     
  11. Jan 10, 2012 #11
    Chris

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    Great thread, thanks guys.
     
  12. Jan 10, 2012 #12
    Ray

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    No Tom, I do not. Dendrobiums are SUCH unappealing plants.
     
  13. Jan 10, 2012 #13
    Kitty

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    any effects on live spanish moss? I recently sprayed my walls with phisayn, I was told it would get rid of the algae in seconds, I didn't have enough to spray at the recommended dose, it did a not so good job on the algae yet killed about 50% of the moss that was hanging in front of the wall. I don't have a lot of algae, as my greenhouse is just 1 year old, but I feel this is something to not let get started. :bang:
     
  14. Jan 10, 2012 #14
    Tom-DE

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    LOL! That last statement is not necessary, Ray. I don't expect you would have the same taste...perhaps you should start your own thread and sell your junks!
     
  15. Jan 11, 2012 #15
    Ray

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    I have no first-hand experience with Zero-Tol and Spanish Moss, but if you consider that some orchids are susceptible to Physan, I would be wary about using it without testing.

    The literature at Bio-Safe Systems' website states zero phytotoxicity...
     
  16. Jan 11, 2012 #16
    Ray

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    Just thought I'd throw that in, Tom. There are a lot of appealing den species out there, but the ones I like seem to prefer conditions I'm not willing to provide.
     
  17. Jan 11, 2012 #17
    Kitty

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    good information Ray thank-you
     
  18. Jan 11, 2012 #18
    Dale

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    Ordered 2 1/2 gallons this morning. Should be here tomorrow. I'm keen to try it out.
     
  19. Jan 11, 2012 #19
    Tom-DE

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    You should receive a discount if you ordered it from Ray and he should make a donation to OI, right? I though I'd throw this in ...
     
  20. Jan 11, 2012 #20
    Ray

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    Nice try, Tom.