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Methods to deal with cyanobacteria/algae in pots?

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:29 am
by erikHIplants
So I have issues with cyanobacteria constantly trying to overtake my D. neocalidonica seedlings. Unfortunately, they like the warm high humidity environment that they are in (so does cyanobacteria lol). Any suggestions?

Re: Methods to deal with cyanobacteria/algae in pots?

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:57 pm
by nimbulan
If you can't avoid contamination in the first place, this is the only treatment I'm aware of that works: http://www.physan.com/ Keep in mind that this stuff will also kill Sphagnum.

I've tried peroxide before but the cyanobacteria always grows back.

Re: Methods to deal with cyanobacteria/algae in pots?

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 5:16 pm
by erikHIplants
Thanks! This is what I was looking for.

Re: Methods to deal with cyanobacteria/algae in pots?

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 6:42 pm
by tannerm
When they grow up, throw some live sphagnum in as top dressing, prevents any algae from growing really. Works well.


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