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SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC ORCHIDS: Talking to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Those who talk to orchids are more considerate for their success, are more observant and take appropriate action in their culture; plants do not respond to talk. FR114 Read More

PSEUDOBULBS: Disfigured by Horizontal Cracking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago These unusual splits are physiological disorders which weaken the pseudobulb: and easily cause breaking, sometimes by its own weight. A85-1335 Read More

POTTING MIXES: Basic Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They must support the plant; provide a micro environment for roots to receive adequate humidity, and aeration; and for water and nutrient availibility; should be made of materials that will not rot... Read More

ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL: For Insect Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 70% strength applied directly kills scales, mealybugs, red spiders, aphids, thrips; it comes in a plastic container, is available in drugstores; a small hand sprayer can be attached to the containe... Read More

ORCHID GROWERS: Ten Commandments for Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 1.Learn basic culture. 2.Provide proper facilities. 3.Watch for creeping obsolescence. 4.Learn about diseases and pests . 5.Buy good stock . 6.Learn the names and watch the labeling. 7.Be aware of ... Read More

DAMP-OFF: Caused by Water Mold Pythium Ultimum

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The enemy of community pot plantings; makes seedlings turn watery; spray pots with Physan Anti-Damp or Natriphene monthly; it also attacks mature plants; high humidity and high temperatures favor i... Read More

LEAF COLOR: Ideal

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Grassgreen is about the right intensity; very dark green indicates too little light; yellow-green possibly too much; plump, hard, upright leaves show the right amount; bent-over, weak, overly succu... Read More

KELTHANE: Miticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Also known as difocol; effective against false spider mites and non-resistant strains of spider mites; use two applications seven to ten days apart, with follow-up sprayings to clean up infestation... Read More

DIVIDING PLANTS: Divisions Progress Well Then Falter

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Water them lightly, place plant in polyethylene bag and close the top; keep out of the sun. A70-631 Read More

KEIKIS: Inducing Root Growth When Forming on Monopodials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cut them off, pot them, water them and place them in a polyethylene bag. A69-55 Read More

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