Re: Variegation in Anthuriums ?
- Subject: Re: Variegation in Anthuriums ?
- From: j* s* s*
- Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 21:37:35 -0600 (CST)
Do the various common variegated Philodendrons and Monstera harbor viruses? Ie
are they safe in my collection?
John Smolowe
Julius Boos wrote:
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> Subject: Re: Variegation in Anthuriums ?
>
> Correct, this is the same story that I have heard. The recomended
> 'treatment' for any aroid w/ this virus is to discard the infected plant.
> Good hygene by disinfecting pruners will also keep you collection clear.
> Remember at last IAS show in Miami (last Sept.) that there was an
> Amorphophallus sp. that showed symptoms of the virus which we rejected for
> the auction??
>
> Julius
>
> >>The way I understand it, viruses in plants are vector borne. The vector
> for
> transmission of virus is, as mentioned, often chewing-type insects. However,
> another often overlooked route of virus transmission is the cutting done by
> humans with tainted pruners.
>
> So if one gets a plant with a virus, it is best to get rid of it
> immediately. I think also that it would be wise for the near future, after
> the plant was destroyed, to dip pruners or any other cutting instruments in
> alcohol inbetween working with each plant.
>
> I don't think there is a way to get rid of a virus in a plant. They don't
> make a plant antiviral treatment, to my knowledge.<<
