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May 31, 2015 11:28 AM CST
Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)
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Bromeliad Region: Florida Orchids Roses Tropicals Region: United States of America
Both copper and sulfur are natural fungicides and can be used on orchids. So can the combination called coppersulfide. Pyrethrins are insecticides derived naturally from chrysanthemum flowers. They act as nerve agents to paralyze the pests. No problem using them on orchids either.

Some news from the OC:

One of my miniphals: Phal. Peter Blue Sky (Phal. Siam Treasure x Phal. pulcherrima)
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This is Vaughnara [Vnra.] Fiftieth Anniversary (Bc. Richard Mueller x Epi. magnoliae):
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Another one of the little Phals: Phal. Mancervi (Phal. mannii x Phal. cornu-cervi)
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Psychopsis Mendenhall alba form
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Must run to a nursing home concert, more later.

Jim
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