Back at the blog.

Its been a while since I have posted anything, so here are some random photos. You'll see the dahlia patch, the mini-vini, the entry way to the house, a new cymbidium bloom, some new phalaenopsis blooms ( I purchased the plants a year ago, they just keep sending out spikes ) . I have been busy dealing with some family issues, but seems as though I am catching up! Enjoy!

The Task Begins...

Just a few of the tools I use to divide.  These knives are very sharp, I love 'em.  Clippers of course to clean off the dangling roots.  An ink pencil to write on the tubers.

Photo 2 shows you the clumps and the roots where they attach to the "Mother Tuber".  You can see there is a swollen area at the connection. This is where I cut to free the new "root tuber" from the "Mother"

Photo 3 shows you the root removed, and the indentation on the "Mother" from where it came.

Photo 4 reveals the tuber, ready for a bath ( I soak them in a pan of water with a touch of chlorox ).

Photo 5, the storage bag.  These are perforated zip lock I purchased from Canada some years ago, I am grateful they hold up!