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Specific Families and Genera => Pleione and Orchidaceae => Topic started by: mark smyth on March 08, 2012, 12:36:57 PM

Title: Dactylorhizas - just dug
Post by: mark smyth on March 08, 2012, 12:36:57 PM

I've just received some Dactylorhizas that I assumed would be pot grown. Shock horror they have just been lifted and very badly. There isnt much root left. Will they be OK?

Title: Re: Dactylorhizas - just dug
Post by: LarsB on March 12, 2012, 02:52:10 PM

Hi Mark,

I'm no expert, but i have tried to damage some Dactylorhiza badly when dividing a clump and i'm sometimes surprised that the damaged ones often survive. Give them a chance and maybe some powered charcoal on teh wounds.

Title: Re: Dactylorhizas - just dug
Post by: mark smyth on March 12, 2012, 03:28:31 PM

Thanks