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Re: vanilla cutting

Miekal And wrote:
> 
> Ive a variagated vanilla cutting, (sorry I dont know the latin) which I
> have in a small terrarium with a glass top, under shoplights in the
> warmest place in my house, which is next to the space heater, say 75
> degrees F.  I have it in a perlite/peat moss mixture.  is there anything
> wrong with this picture?  my set up feels like Im going to get hit by
> molds in about 3-4 weeks.  will an occasional spray of hydrogen peroxide
> short circuit the mold.  & anything else I can do to encourage those
> roots to set forth?
> 
> Miekal in zone 4 WISC who feels like a beginner with so many "experts"
> listening on.

This is a question to let the experts answer.  Try posting to the
rec.gardens.orchids newsgroup.

As a rank beginner, I would say that you need more air movement. 
Orchids are tree dwellers that are used to wind in their faces.

Vanilla needs to be very long to flower, Vanilla planifola is reputably
the shortest bloomer that has bloomed when a mere 15-20 feet long.  It
also needs lots of support and doesn't like to be moved.  Lots of light
for this one as well.

Good luck!
Laurie
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