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Tool Cleaning (was Variegation in Anthuriums ? )

From: elizabeth at begoniac.com on 2002.03.04 at 16:48:47(8249)
> I think also that it would be wise for the near future, after
> the plant was destroyed, to dip pruners or any other cutting instruments
in
> alcohol in between working with each plant.
I was told that alcohol is not enough to kill a virus on cutting
instruments. Bleach would do it, but that is too
hard on the tools. Heat will work, so some bamboo growers use a blowtorch.
Elizabeth Mateus

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