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Carbendazim is a commonly used fungicide in orchid care

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Orchid Fungicide - Carbendazim

The industrial product of carbendazim is a brown powder, insoluble in water, soluble in inorganic acids and acetic acid. Its chemical name is N-(2-benzimidazolyl)carbamate. Carbendazim is a highly effective, low-toxicity, low-residue, broad-spectrum systemic fungicide. The main formulations of carbendazim include 10%, 25%, and 50% wettable powders. In floriculture, the 25% wettable powder is commonly used as a 500-800 times dilution to control black spot disease in roses, and as an 800-1000 times dilution to controlorchidsanthracnose and round spot disease with a certain degree of effectiveness. When using it, be sure not to mix it with copper-based preparations. (Liu Zhongjian)

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