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BARK: Recycled

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If roots die back on approaching the media in the pot, empty the mix and sift out the fines, soak the remaining bark for four days and re-use. AU87Spring-10 Read More

KEIKIS: Best Time to Remove From Dendrobiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Remove and pot them when roots are one inch or more. A78-698 Read More

PROPORTIONERS, FERTILIZER: Many Hose Attachments Are Available

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Hozon or Syphonex are the least expensive, and operate on the Venturi tube principle and are designed to proportion one fertilizer to 16 water; they are variable in production; other types mentione... Read More

PROPORTIONERS, FERTILIZER: Hose Attachment Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To get reliable service from them the hose should be relatively short, the nozzle opening should be large, the water-pressure above the device should be four times that of the muzzle or nozzle; eit... Read More

HEATERS: Wood-burning Stoves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are not recommended because they ruin most orchids unless the draft is fully open at all times to discharge fumes into the neighbour's back yard. A81-526 Read More

KEIKIS: Evidence of Poor Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When a plant throws keikis it is being grown incorrectly. OD69-51 Read More

KEIKIS: Induction

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago By use of cytokinin or plant hormones; use 6-Benzylaminopurine mixed with pure lanolin at a ratio of 750ppm; apply to the exposed dormant eye of a vanda and a keiki appears in 60 days. OR80-164 Read More

ROOTING: To Induce it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Keep the plant dry at the base but provide a moist atmosphere by means of a plastic bag covering the whole plant until roots regenerate. A82-352 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Mixed Fresh Each Time

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Inorganic fertilizers keep well if light is excluded so algae does not grow in it. A67-901 Read More

PH (GENERAL): Of Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Experiments show that if a recommended medium is chosen the initial pH should cause no concern. Hort. revs. 1983-195 Read More

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