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LOGS: From the Forest

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For mounts or plaques they can be taken from the forest (with permission) with their moss and lichens still attached, sanitized with a fungicide soak or an insecticide spray to enhance their "shelf... Read More

LONGEVITY: Of Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A cattleya will live forever if it is cultivated properly; it is renewed by new growths. A68-331 Read More

MAGNESIUM SULPHATE: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is a key element, instrumental in the formation of chlorophyll and plant fiber. OA78-51It is the only mineral to appear in the chlorophyll molecule; vital to green plants for photosynthesis. AU7... Read More

FERTILIZERS: "hardeners"

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For vandas in the fall a 7-56-14 fertilizer is used to harden off the plant. F68-14 Read More

CHLOROFREE (TRADE NAME): (trade Name) in Water Supply

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It will not harm orchids. A74-502 Read More

MAG AMP: Fertilizer Dispenser Homemade

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Consists of a piece of PVC pipe 50cm long inside measuremnt of 3.8cm with male thread, reducers 2.5 cm. at each end, a plastic filter 3.8 cm. at the end nearest the outlet hose, a connector to the ... Read More

DAMP-OFF: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Spray Captan at 1 ttpg., or PCNB (Terraclor) at 1 ttpg. as pot drench; also Chinasol, oxyquinoline benzoate (Wilson Anti-Damp), or sodium-o-phenylphanate (Dowicide Ai, Natriphene, Sopp, or Topane) ... Read More

MAGENTA GA7 VESSELS: A New Flasking Product

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A new plastic flasking container tests made at the Eric Young Micropropagation Centre resulted in its adoption for orchid seed propagation; the system and its advantages outlined at A81-1465 Read More

MAGNESIUM SULPHATE: Application as Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago During the summer months apply it as a spray or powder direct to the pot, at the rate of one teaspoon each month and spread around on the medium, or, at the rate 500gr. per 454 litres of water mont... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Culture to Induce Spiking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "full-sun" treatment can be successful; give as much sun as possible in the summer including risk of sunburn and with more water and fertilizer, OD68-244The day-night temperature change must be 20 ... Read More