Tool Cleaning (was Variegation in Anthuriums ? )

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• Subject: Tool Cleaning (was Variegation in Anthuriums ? )
• From: e*@begoniac.com
• Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:48:47 -0600 (CST)
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>  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 in between working with each plant.

I was told that alcohol is not enough to kill a virus on cutting
instruments.  Bleach would do it, but that is too
hard on the tools.  Heat will work, so some bamboo growers use a blowtorch.

Elizabeth Mateus

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