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Old 16-11-2013, 08:06 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Roger Tonkin[_2_] Roger Tonkin[_2_] is offline
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Default Orchid Problem
In article ,
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they also have chlorophyll in their roots,
indeed there are some orchids that don't actually have leaves, just roots .
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That explains why, when I stand them in water for a
short while, the roots turn from a sivery grey green
to quite a strong green colour. Always been fascinated
by that, and use it as an indication of needing water
- when I can not see anu green roots at all!

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Roger T

700 ft up in Mid-Wales

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