RE: [Aroid-l] Off topic protective coating over Driftwood

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From : 	Brian Williams <pugturd@alltel.net>

Reply-To : 	Discussion of aroids <aroid-l@gizmoworks.com>
Sent : 	Thursday, February 1, 2007 11:14 PM
To : 	Discussion of aroids <aroid-l@gizmoworks.com>
Subject : 	[Aroid-l] Off topic protective coating over Driftwood

Dear Brian,

I would dig around a LOT before treating driftwood on which you will be

planting epihites, as the water repellent MIGHT be toxic to plant roots, and

the 'protective coating chemicals' are probably just that, poisons intended

to kill mold, bactaria, algae and therefor PLANTS! Read about what active

ingredients they contain or what makes them claim to be effective. I`d go

with the natural driftwood.

Julius

I was wondering if spraying or painting water repellant or protective

coating chemicals on my drifwood would effect the plants that grow as

epiphytes on them? I was interested in doing this to most of the pieces

being used so I can get more years out of them. Does anyone know if this

is safe for the plants??<<

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