
This sight always makes me happy. It is a kiki (baby shoot) coming off its mama and beginning a new life. In this case, this is the virgin orchid that I bought back from Tobago and have tied onto my palms. It's been dormant for sometime but is now on a growth spurt. We are not out of the woods yet, as I have learnt the hard way. Those lovely tender roots that give me so much joy are gourmet meals for slugs. And it could be over in a matter of days. These tender shoots are also susceptible to fungus and bacteria. If you are separating orchids, this is usually a good time to do it but always sterilize the shears before going from one plant to another so that no funguses or bacteria are spread. Another trick of the professionals that I've learnt is to use cinnamon powder which is a potent antifungal and does have some antibacterial properties. And there's no worry about chemicals. Just sprinkle gently over the roots of your plant.


your blog is very interesting, Sharon. Lovely pictures, and from a rain-soaked UK it looks very inviting! I shall look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about using cinnamon powder. My dad loves orchids too so I'm gonna pass this tip on.
ReplyDeleteLove that purple banana!
Thanks everyone for all the feedback. It's lovely to make contact across the world.
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Wow, I like the picture of the purple banana so much.
ReplyDeleteI saw it while making my Benefits of Banana post.....