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ANGLES: Lizards

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In many southern climes it is considered a valuable pest-control "pet" because these little green or brown animals eat the ants which introduce aphids and scale and virus, into collections. A87-40 Read More

LEAVES: Wrinkled Front Ones

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This suggests a cultural failure, so check the roots first and then the other cultural practices. A85-1118 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Eye Injuries Caused

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Leaves have sharp points which can damage eye-balls, so take care. OD74-136 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: Checking with a Light Meter

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago After obtaining a reading, move the plants closer to or farther away from the source depending on requirements; at 1000fc, over 12 hours the exposure is 12,000fc.-hours per day; on a clear day in F... Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: For Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Young cattleyas can stand more light than mature plants, not less; no reason to shade them, except to watch the moisture content of small plants. A68-911 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: Poor Conditions in Early Spring

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This causes growth changes in cymbidiums; April and May dullness retards growth appreciably for several years and may retard ripening and flowering for a year or more if the plants go out of phase.... Read More

LIGHTS, ELECTRIC: Metal Halide, 1000-watt Lamps

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Useful but the drawbacks are the high cost of the equipment that goes with them and of the electricity they burn; Vita-Lite can be used first to gain experience. A85-471 Read More

LIGHTS, ELECTRIC: Viewing Orchid Flowers Under

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For judging or plain appreciating of flower quality with close-to-natural lighting for color rendition, a 5000-Kelvin color fluorescent called the Chroma 50 by GE is recommended. AA80-100 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Arctic Set-up

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The north tip of Baffin Land has darkness from October to March; fluorescent lights were rigged up on a three-tier frame and a wide variety of genera were grown with success; for much detail refer ... Read More

BENLATE: On Paphiopedilums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Caused production of infertile pollen. A79-898 Read More

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