Anthurium seedlings & fungicides

From: "Jay Vannini" interbnk at infovia.com.gt> on 2000.04.26 at 03:04:05(4421) Howdy All: I was wondering whether the group cud give me their input on what fungicides I shud use on newly-germinated Anthurium seedlings. Have just "hatched" several batches of species on shredded treefern under clear plastic domes. +More I know, I'm a masochist for not using sphagnum but I wanted to try this material). They all look good so far but the medium requires daily wetting, hence I'm somewhat concerned that sooner or later "damping off" may rear its loathsome visage. Fire at will... Jay P.

From: "Julius Boos" ju-bo at email.msn.com> on 2000.04.26 at 21:50:35(4424) Dear Jay, 'Captan' works like a charm, I have NEVER had any problems with it by using 'too much', and it inhibits/prevents fungus! Good luck, Julius +More >Howdy All: I was wondering whether the group cud give me their input on what fungicides I shud use on newly-germinated Anthurium seedlings. Have just "hatched" several batches of species on shredded treefern under clear plastic domes. I know, I'm a masochist for not using sphagnum but I wanted to try this material). They all look good so far but the medium requires daily wetting, hence I'm somewhat concerned that sooner or later "damping off" may rear its loathsome visage. Fire at will... Jay P.<

From: Denis denis at skg.com> on 2000.04.26 at 21:53:33(4427) Jay: I have had good success using a disinfectant called Zerotol on my seedling area. Basically just a Hydrogen peroxide type material. There are also packaged mixes of benefical soil microbes to spray on to or mix into soil mixes which compete with the harmful fungi in the soil. But since you are not using a potting mix, just shredded treefern I am not sure how effective those would be. There are now a whole new host of fungicides out in the prodfessional market place available to be used some very broad spectrum which could be used. I'm not sure if you have access to Agricultural chemical suppliers. Let me know. Denis at Silver Krome Gardens +More Jay Vannini wrote: > > Howdy All: > > I was wondering whether the group cud give me their input on what > fungicides I shud use on newly-germinated Anthurium seedlings. Have just > "hatched" several batches of species on shredded treefern under clear > plastic domes. > > I know, I'm a masochist for not using sphagnum but I wanted to try this > material). They all look good so far but the medium requires daily > wetting, hence I'm somewhat concerned that sooner or later "damping off" > may rear its loathsome visage. > > Fire at will... > > Jay P.

From: Aroideae at aol.com on 2000.04.26 at 21:54:02(4428) hello jay, i spray my anthurium seedlings weekly/weakly. i use 2 tsp. per gallon of Physan (or RD 20). it's also important that you feed them once they've germinated. this seems to keep them healthy. i use 1/2 strength water soluble fertilizer, Watch-us-Grow (8-8-8) making sure to water with plain water in between feedings. hope this helps! lynn +More Howdy All: I was wondering whether the group cud give me their input on what fungicides I shud use on newly-germinated Anthurium seedlings. Have just "hatched" several batches of species on shredded treefern under clear plastic domes. I know, I'm a masochist for not using sphagnum but I wanted to try this material). They all look good so far but the medium requires daily wetting, hence I'm somewhat concerned that sooner or later "damping off" may rear its loathsome visage. Fire at will... Jay P. >>

From: "Bonaventure W Magrys" magrysbo at shu.edu> on 2000.04.26 at 22:11:09(4432) Try a light sprinkling of powdered cinnamon if you begin to see problems or try it on one pot/edge. Non-toxic and smells good too.

From: "Bonaventure W Magrys" magrysbo at shu.edu> on 2000.04.29 at 00:39:33(4464) Anyone try using Hydrogen peroxide @ 3% or a further diluted solution? Bonaventure +More Denis on 04/26/2000 05:53:51 PM Please respond to aroid-l@mobot.org To: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L cc: (bcc: Bonaventure W Magrys/ADM/SHU) Subject: Re: Fw: Anthurium seedlings & fungicides Jay: I have had good success using a disinfectant called Zerotol on my seedling area. Basically just a Hydrogen peroxide type material. There are also packaged mixes of benefical soil microbes to spray on to or mix into soil mixes which compete with the harmful fungi in the soil. But since you are not using a potting mix, just shredded treefern I am not sure how effective those would be. There are now a whole new host of fungicides out in the prodfessional market place available to be used some very broad spectrum which could be used. I'm not sure if you have access to Agricultural chemical suppliers. Let me know. Denis at Silver Krome Gardens Jay Vannini wrote: > > Howdy All: > > I was wondering whether the group cud give me their input on what > fungicides I shud use on newly-germinated Anthurium seedlings. Have just > "hatched" several batches of species on shredded treefern under clear > plastic domes. > > I know, I'm a masochist for not using sphagnum but I wanted to try this > material). They all look good so far but the medium requires daily > wetting, hence I'm somewhat concerned that sooner or later "damping off" > may rear its loathsome visage. > > Fire at will... > > Jay P.

From: Denis denis at skg.com> on 2000.05.01 at 23:43:56(4495) I've never stopped to consider what percent of Hydrogen peroxide I actually end up with when I mix the zerotol material in water. I am using the medium rate as recommended by the Manufacturer, Biosafe Systems,[to be found at on the net], which is approximately 1.25 ounces of a 27% solution of Hydrogen dioxide (Zerotol) to 132 ounces(one gallon) of water. By my calculations it is approximately a 0.26 % solution, less than one tenth of a 3% solution. Maybe my calculations are not correct. I would think that it is possible that 3% might be to strong and could posssibly kill the plants as well as disinfecting the rooting media. Denis at Silver Krome Gardens. +More Bonaventure W Magrys wrote: > > Anyone try using Hydrogen peroxide @ 3% or a further diluted solution? > Bonaventure > > Denis on 04/26/2000 05:53:51 PM > Please respond to aroid-l@mobot.org > > To: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L > cc: (bcc: Bonaventure W Magrys/ADM/SHU) > > Subject: Re: Fw: Anthurium seedlings & fungicides > > Jay: > > I have had good success using a disinfectant called Zerotol on my > seedling area. Basically just a Hydrogen peroxide type material. There > are also packaged mixes of benefical soil microbes to spray on to or mix > into soil mixes which compete with the harmful fungi in the soil. But > since you are not using a potting mix, just shredded treefern I am not > sure how effective those would be. There are now a whole new host of > fungicides out in the prodfessional market place available to be used > some very broad spectrum which could be used. I'm not sure if you have > access to Agricultural chemical suppliers. Let me know. > > Denis at Silver Krome Gardens > > Jay Vannini wrote: > > > > Howdy All: > > > > I was wondering whether the group cud give me their input on what > > fungicides I shud use on newly-germinated Anthurium seedlings. Have just > > "hatched" several batches of species on shredded treefern under clear > > plastic domes. > > > > I know, I'm a masochist for not using sphagnum but I wanted to try this > > material). They all look good so far but the medium requires daily > > wetting, hence I'm somewhat concerned that sooner or later "damping off" > > may rear its loathsome visage. > > > > Fire at will... > > > > Jay P.

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