Category: Culture

BARK, COMPOSTED: For Cymbidium Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago I.C.I, composted forest bark (50% with medium fir bark) is made from bark skinned from logs at pulp mills and composted. Orchid advocate, vol.5, no.5, 1979, p.166. Read More

BARK, FIR: Sterilization

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It can be steam sterilized but that will hydrolize complex carbon compounds and increase its decay; no serious diseases or insects are introduced by it. A66-55 Read More

BANANA: 10% Homogenate Added to Knudson C Formula

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Tripled the fresh and dry yield of plantlet tissue. A76-16 Read More

BARK: How to Prolong Its Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Use 1.5 ttpg. Captan 50%WP (Orthocide) as drench once or twice yearly. A75-803; A76-795 Read More

AIR SPACE: For Insulation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Ideally, the air space between two covers should be approximately one and a half inches thick; spaces of three-quarters to eight inches are used; below three-quarters inch the effectiveness is rapi... Read More

BARK IN POTS: Laced with White Thread-like Fungus

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A common wood-rotting fungus; may check growth if not fertilized well with nitrogen. A71-249 Read More

ANGRAECUMS: Minimum Optimums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago 55 degrees F. at night; 50% relative humidity; 2,000 fcs. winter, 4,000 fcs. summer. AU71-135 Read More

ACID-LOVING PLANTS: Acid Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Orchids benefit from Miracid (30-10-10); considered an excellent formulation. A77-43 Read More

BARK: To Moisten or Not Before Using

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Most authorities advise soaking before using; west coast growers sometimes pot in dry bark and water after one or two days to let broken roots heal; it seems to make no difference. OD67-117 Read More

BEER: As Nutrient Element

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago 1 part to 40 parts water; initial response of plants most favorable; beer and 1/4 strength organic solution made plants prosper at first in normal medium; then white mold appeared caused by yeasts;... Read More