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HUMIDIFIERS: Portable Unit Develops Fungus Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To control this, use Physan 20 one drop in three-quarters of a gallon of water. A78-698 Read More

PIGMENTATION: Reddish Pigment in Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Anthocyanins in leaves gives a clue to their living in quite strong light; the pigmentation is a protective device againt burning. A74-9 Read More

PILL BUGS: Infestation in Cattleya Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Spray Diazinon 50%WP on the surface at 1 ttpg., or 1 lb. per 50 gals, water. A75-500 Read More

PINCHING: Disbudding Some of the Growths

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Taking some buds off will provide additional strength for those left on the spike and will improve flower quality; on weak plants the dormant bud in the leaf axil can be removed to improve the flow... Read More

BARK: Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A typical mixture would have about 15 parts medium bark, 1-1/2 parts coarse Perlite, 174 part charcoal chips (quarter-inch size). OR87-173For cymbidiums in a high humidity area near the ocean in Ca... Read More

ANT-PLANTS: Ants in Schomburgkia Pseudobulbs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Five species known as the Myrmecophila (ant-loving) have natural openings at the heavy base of the pseudobulbs for ants to enter. A63-17; for full treatment, refer to F78-154+ (from Orquideologia, ... Read More

BUDS: Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Injury by two-spotted mites, illus. in A73-714 Read More

PLANTS: Companions in the Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are a constant source of trouble: anthuriums, caladiums, crotons, gardenias and stephanotis are a favorite host for mites, aphids, mealeybugs and scale. AH3 Read More

PLANTS: Grown to Optimum Capacity

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A sign of this is when all leaves will be wide open upon appearance. OD68-305 Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Miami Area

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "grow or go" applies to orchids of minor importance in a large garden; plants are attached especially to oak trees on the east side at a point where water sprinklers hit a window-screener pouch wit... Read More

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