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ok this may sound a tad strange but hear me out ~ please.
have had a tad too much contact with hospitals lately
- and noticed hospitals use numerous germicides to protect against bacteria and viruses.
the primary household germicidal agent is bleach.
when introducing hostas (which can be plagued with a several viruses)
we are urged to use a 1:10 ratio of bleach to water for all tools
and i do a hosta dip in a 1:10 bleach solution to the actual plant
- rinsing well of course.
this process does not cure but serves as a preventative measure.
anyone considered:
- removing foliage (leaves and flowers)
- then dip tuber in a similar bleach solution
- rinsing throughly
(i keep/use disposal medical exam gloves)
- with a through rinse and re-planting??
personally i think i would pot the plant to maintain greater control of the outcome.
to avoid cross contamination i use medical exam gloves
(i DID say we've been in and out ot too many hospitals lately)
personally i think this "process" IS worth the try
- just make sure you do not cross-contaminate and sterilize ALL.
but the sterilization would have to be done anyway.
my logic is if the plant can out-grow a virus, as one mentioned
- maybe this bleach dip may help the plant recover/heal??
any responses on this idea??
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