quiltergal
Orchid Slave
This is probably a dumb question but are Paphs and Phrags susceptible to common orchid viruses such as ORSV & CymSV? I can't remember ever reading that someone suspected their Paph/Phrag had a virus.
I had virus on a Phrag Grande 'Maybrook'.
CymMV I tested it with Agdia Immunostrip
If you want to see a few pictures:
http://www.slippertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18983&highlight=grande+maybrook+virus
I had virus on a Phrag Grande 'Maybrook'.
CymMV I tested it with Agdia Immunostrip
If you want to see a few pictures:
http://www.slippertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18983&highlight=grande+maybrook+virus
I don't think mystery invisible viruses are something to be concerned about. All species play host to viruses which are non-pathogenic (i.e. don't cause any kind of sickness). That 4-6% of Paphs in one collection had an infection but showed now sign of illness should say it all: this isn't something to worry about. My ancient Paph King Arthur (which originates from an old orchid nursery with a high turn-over of plants) is one of my more vigorous growing plants. Maybe it is infection free, maybe it isn't? I think for us the only issue is whether the plant is sick not what virus or fungi it is hiding.
The last thing I want in my greenhouse is a plant with CymMV or ORSV that shows no symptoms, yet is available as a source of infection for other plants.
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