Re: Re: CULT: Undiluted Clorox
- To: i*@yahoogroups.com
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: CULT: Undiluted Clorox
- From: a*@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 17:14:24 EST
In a message dated 2/13/01 2:51:33 PM Mountain Standard Time,
jreeds@microsensors.com writes:
<<
I have been told to use bleach on rot (scoop out all the bad stuff, and
splash a little on the raw surface). I used to do it when I didn't want to
dig a clump when a couple of rhizomes were suffering. Never again! I lost
a number of clumps which lost all vigor and pretty much all their roots;
they just faded away. The rot was about the only thing that kept spreading.
I tried a different approach. Most organisms will not thrive except within
a specific enviromnent. PH can be critical. After thoroughly scooping out
the yuck, I use my fingertip to rub in a little powdered cement mix or lime
to cauterize, sterilize, and seal the wound. Then I wash my finger so I
won't lose too much skin. Works great for me! Of course, I guess this
wouldn't be a good idea for japanese iris, but I can't grow those anyway.
>>
This would explain why the undiluted Chlorox works so well in southern NM.
After the treated rhizome dries out, I cover it with native sand -- which has
a naturally high pH.
Sharon McAllister
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