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BENLATE: On Paphiopedilums

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

APOMIXIS: In Some Genera

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In breeding they overcome the genetic make-up of other genera and produce off-spring like themselves; ansellias do this sometimes, zygopetalums do it most of the time. SA0J84June-53 Read More

MEALYBUGS: Methylated Spirits as Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use a small brush to paint inside the sheaths of young shoots; if sheaths are sensitive wash with water after. ORBS-161 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

TEMPERATURE: Controlled

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cold nights artificially supplied substitute for the real thing for some genera; cymbidiums, odontoglossums and some dendrobiums can be set inside a refrigerator at night for a time to set buds. A6... Read More

TAN BARK: As Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is used in Australia; a local wattle-tree bark after it has been through the tanning process. A75-713 Read More

ROCKWOOL: With Perlite as Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A two year commercial experiment growing in a mix of water-repellent rockwool and perlite, with trial balances of nutrients and trace elements was termed a success; advt. A87-Jy-xiv Read More

ROCKY HABITATS: In Thailand

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A type of growing area that often supports a destinctive type of plant; a list of 29 showing their preferences for limestone or sandstone or granite; refer to W9-280 Read More

ROOF COVERING: For Growing Area

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Tampa, Florida, a plastic such as Lascolite, with 95% light transmission is too high for the area; consider an opal or white fiberglass; or use sufficient shading. A74-595 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

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