Orchid status

Last Thursday (1/12/11) I examined the three vessels containing the D. fuchsii protocorms and found some mould growing in two of them. I opened them up carefully In my glove box and carefully cut out the affected areas. Only time will tell if I was careful enough. I put the flasks in the fridge, where they can stay for the next three months. The shoots are about 10mm and seem to be doing quite well, considering.

I also prepared a couple of flasks to pot up the D praetermissa protocorms I have. I will leave these until I am sure they are not infected.