Hi all
I have a thought regarding the sterilization of the plants,
I know that every one uses Bleach solution.
I was thinking and wanted to know if anyone uses -
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
or
99% alcohol
For my best knowledge (my Wife the PHD Chemist), the KMnO4 is a very good oxidizer the will probably kill in the best way pests, varmints and other goods that come with the plants (in my aquarium experience it also destroys snail eggs)
The alcohol is used also for sterilizing but I never heard of anyone used it for plants.
My fear in using the well known bleach, is that its bringing most plants to near death, also the other ingredients beside water are unknown and could resolve with the destruction of the plant.
Thanks for every one that will help!
W
I have a thought regarding the sterilization of the plants,
I know that every one uses Bleach solution.
I was thinking and wanted to know if anyone uses -
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
or
99% alcohol
For my best knowledge (my Wife the PHD Chemist), the KMnO4 is a very good oxidizer the will probably kill in the best way pests, varmints and other goods that come with the plants (in my aquarium experience it also destroys snail eggs)
The alcohol is used also for sterilizing but I never heard of anyone used it for plants.
My fear in using the well known bleach, is that its bringing most plants to near death, also the other ingredients beside water are unknown and could resolve with the destruction of the plant.
Thanks for every one that will help!
W