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BEECH LEAVES: Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A mix of leaves, charcoal and perlite, some with fine bark, some with moss, provided the best conditions for growing in a test. Ca85#3-9 Read More

BEER: As Slug Bait

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Report of Dr. Floyd F. Smith to the Entomological Society of America on success of stale beer; superior to metaldehyde. C70-15; C70-86+ Read More

BENZYL ADENINE: Growth Substance

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the effects of this and related substances on some orchids, refer to ODIII-206; for the effect on development of lateral buds on paphiopedilums, refer to A77-415;934Production of vegetative sho... Read More

BEGINNERS: Orchids to Avoid

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Avoid Odontoglossum grande, Cycnoches chlorochilon, Brassavola digbyana, cool-species cattleyas and laelias, cool dendrobiums, masdevallias, vandas, most epidendrums, Sophronitis coccinea, vanillas... Read More

BEGINNERS: Program for Success

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Four "musts" are: 1. Join a society. 2.Subscribe to a leading orchid magazine. 3.Purchase as many books as possible. 4. Visit as many nurseries as possible. OR86-161 Read More

BENCHES, WOODEN: Insect Infestations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Wood is a fine home for algae, fungus, bacteria, cockroaches, slugs, snails, millipedes and other vermin. OD74-183; wire benches are best. F76-33 Read More

FLOWERS: When to Remove

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If culture is good flowers can be left on until they drop; early cutting not likely to improve the next flowering. C72-216 Read More

FLOWERING, SHY: Why Don't They Flower?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Many well-known species don't flower like they used to: Brassavola digbyana, Laelia majalis, Coelogyne cristata, C. flaccida, Bifrenaria harrisoniae, Vanda coerulea; the older clones were chosen by... Read More

FLOWERING: Enhancement

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Carnauba wax is a lipid growth substance from the palm tree and is a rich source of enhancement properties; virtually every plant (non-orchid) sprayed with a patented preparation of it showed enhan... Read More

FLOWERS, CUT: Abnormalities

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Problems which arise after delivery to the florist; white cattleyas deteriorate; a consideration of virus disease; storage at the wrong temperature; temporary abnormalities; cool storage; ethylene ... Read More

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