| Cinnamon for plant health ... |
| Email me ....Macara@xtra.co.nz |
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| Ground Cinnamon, as it is found in most kitchens, has been scientifically proven to have high anti-bacterial & also anti-fungal properties, & as it has also been used down through history by different cultures & tribes for medicinal purposes & to stop the spread of infection in wounds, (or was that, used by cannibals to season there victims),so it�s properties are no real secret. These characteristics make it an ideal agent for use in protecting & healing any damaged or cut areas on orchids. If there is any damage to a leaf or you have to cut a leaf or stem, sprinkle on some Cinnamon while the cut or damaged surface is still fresh & moist, & you will find that the cut surface will heal quickly & neatly as well as preventing any nasties or rot taking up residence on the wound & causing any further damage. This treatment is particularly suitable for Phalaenopsis, as these plants are particularly susceptible to fungal diseases, so if I notice any rot areas appearing in the centres or leaf bases, by ensuring that the area affected is dry & then sprinkling on the Cinnamon, I find that in most cases the fungus is cleared up & prevented from doing any real damage. It also seems to work pretty well on any black spot areas, or any blistering on leaves, drying & healing quickly, thus preventing any further spread of these. The use is not only restrict to Phalli�s though, it is beneficial in controlling rot in Cattleyas as well, but I use it on all my plants as necessity dictates. I find this method preferable to using egg whites, as I don�t have to coax an egg out of the chook, then beat the living day lights out of it (the egg not the chook), then proceed to plaster a sticky mess everywhere. I just have to reach for the small jar that I keep on the shelf handy to my work area! HAPPY GROWING |
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