Bagging

[pikevi]

Hi,

I read past postings on this subject and I did not understand it fully.

When should 'bagging' be considered as an alternative?. Can all species of orchids be subject to such a procedure? Is there a time limit set for each situation? Is it to be tried only when "all else fail"?

I'd appreciate any clarification or a link. I just may have a candidate for such a treatment.

Thank you.

[janet_a]

you bag a plant on the verge of death. or one that just doesn't have enough roots yet. or a tender baby that's shivering on your drafty windowsill.

see:

http://firstrays.com/sphagnbag.htm

[pikevi]

Thank you , janet_a.

It is amazing that people go to such lengths to take care of orchids.

It seems like it is the last resort.

The one orchid that I thought may benefit from such a treatment is hardly a candidate now!!.

Thanks for the link.

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

If a plant has no roots, but should. Dens, Catesetum, Cycnoches, and a lot more plants that don't want a lot of water, or any water during dormancy should not be bagged. Bagging will take the plant to 100% humidity, which is too high for some orchids.

[pikevi]

Thank you, Cynthia

[janet_a]

Originally Posted by pikevi

It is amazing that people go to such lengths to take care of orchids.

i comfort myself by saying "we could be robbing banks instead. selling drugs. buying porsches." there are so many worse things we could be doing...

[pikevi]

True.

I know how it can get into our systems.

I am getting fully involved into Orchids and even 'constructed' a mounting log yesterday much to the annoyance of my wife since I had to use the power tools in the basement.

I will ask a Q re that in a new thread.

[atcrosby]

One of my first orchids was a Miltonia "Wildcat" which was cooked during shipping and immediately started to die. One backbulb was able to sprout a shoot which is now 2" tall. It's in a bigger baggie but this process does work!

The thing to note is that the growing is going to be slow since the plant is starting all over again.

Cynthia : what is a good transitioning technique from baggie to regular environment?

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

I have been potting up, but keeping a bag partially over the plant for a while, and it is a very good idea to spray with a fungicide, as the plant is generally very tender.