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COLD PROTECTION: In Sudden Spells

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Florida plants can be moved inside the home or covered with polyethylene; overhead sprinklers can be turned on; for these and other cautionary measures refer to F85-157 Read More

FLOORS: Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bare earth allows twice as much heat to leak away as concrete or brick; but levelled earth is still considered best for growing. A63-371; OD71-192Concrete floor and cymbidium growing do not go well... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Lowest Temperatures Tolerated

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In fall and winter 45 deg.F. will not harm them; later in winter 55 deg.F. until many flowers are open; then up to 60 deg.F, to lessen flower spotting. A72-686; A80-739 Read More

BENLATE AND TRUBAN: Can They Be Mixed?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use 8 oz. Benlate and 4 to 6 oz. Truban per 100 gals water; both lose effectiveness if kept in water solution; Benlate is unstable in alkaline solution. A79-1112 see also Benomyl Read More

BENLATE: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Controls Ring-spot fungus; spray four times weekly with 1 ttpg. plus spreader; it kills red spider eggs; not useful for soft spot on phalaenopsis nor black rot on cattleya rhizomes. F70-182 Read More

BENLATE: Frequency of Application Recommended

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Monthly, at most. A72-1100 Read More

ORCHIDS: Leafless, Listed

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the names and some cultural remarks, refer to Orquideoiogia (Colombia) 1982, 227 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Cattleyas as Subjects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Uptake can be vividly demonstrated of radioact ive phosphate moving into the leaf, then to the pseudobulb. A85-974 Read More

BENLATE: Mixed with Truban

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The two are freely compatible; use lttpg. of Benlate and only ltpg. of Truban; both are expensive. A82-1178 -- used in small doses with each watering = it does no good to the plants because it must... Read More

BENLATE: Risk of Damage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Safe to use on cymbidiums, cattleyas, dendrobiums, stanhopeas, phaius, rhynchostylis, vandas, ascocendas, phalaenopsis and Angraecum Veitchii. OR76-98 Read More

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