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FERTILIZERS: Mode of Application

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Liquid application is most efficient and effective; should be composed of completely water-soluble elements. OD67-220 Read More

CEDAR WOOD: Aroma From Containers Possibly Affecting Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The aromatic vapors from cedar will not harm plants. A68-237 Read More

ROOTS: Tips Being Eaten Away

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This is caused by sowbugs or snails more likely the latter; use Zectran 25%WP as a spray at 3 tpg. A75-192 Read More

ROOTS: Tips Eaten Away

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Look for bush snails in the early morning; look for Australian cockroaches carefully at night with a flash light; control the snails with metaldehyde spray; control cockroaches with Diazinon 25XWP ... Read More

MILLIPEDES: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Drench with 1 ttpg. Diazinon WP. A77-995; drench lightly with Chlordane 45% concentrate at one fluid oz. per two gals, water. A71-1102 Read More

MILLIPEDES: Not Considered a Major Pest

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Probably they are most attracted to the moisture in pots or the humidity in trays but they can easily be controlled with Malathion. A83-816 Read More

MILTONIA SCORCH: A Bacterial Disease

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Attacks both leaves and pseudobulbs, where it appears as if tissue had been eaten away; cut out all decayed matter, soak in Anti-Damp or Natriphene, then swab with Tersan. A73-816 Read More

AWARDS: Why Your Plant Didn't Get One

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Three factors could be at fault: exhibitor, plant, or judging system; analysis for possible shortcomings or failure to perform as expected, by all three; which can be modified by knowledge, experie... Read More

BACKBULBS, ROOTLESS: Treatment and Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Plant in small pots (in medium: 6 fir bark medium grind; 2 coarse peat moss; 1 redwood bark fibre; 1 Perlite) set bottom third in medium, give water; place each pot in plastic bag closed at top; pl... Read More

PUMICE: Definition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A light, spongy stone thrown up by volcanoes. A75-712; RMH Read More

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