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orchids; always use a nametag. It helps the orchid, it helps
you to know what it is. There are labels available in a style to suit almost
any use, so keep a selection on hand. Most are plastic, however, aluminum
tags are also available for extreme growing conditions, or where permanency is desired. Some provide spaces
for bloom and repot information, some are available in colors so that you
may code certain plants. Most simply slip into the pot while others tie
on with wire or loops.
There is not much to be said about markers. Anything that writes on a tag will do right ? Wrong ! So-called "permanent" felt tip markers are anything but permanent when exposed to orchid growing conditions for a few years. They will fade and leave you with a collection of nameless orchids. Although they are useful for writing on flasks and other short-term identification, the safest writing tool is a #2 graphite pencil, buy several.
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