Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
For the scientific reasons, refer to W11-153
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CLAY, CALCINED: Haydite
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
As a potting medium for angraecums, the seedlings can be started in it and grown on into a ten-inch pot in about five years and they flower well. Ca84Spring-3
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CLAY, EXPANDED: As Potting Medium
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
It is excellent for Cattleya labiata but requires constant watering and periodical chemical fertilization. OD87-147
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SEED: Cattleya
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
How to grow a pod removed 80 days after pollination: use the usual green pod technique. A71-609
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POTASSIUM: Test Feedings
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
It had virtually no effect on the growth of cymbidiums, cattleyas or phalaenopsis at levels of 50ppm., 100 ppm., or 200 ppm. OA79-129
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LIGHT, NATURAL: Morning Light Preference Shown by Plants in Natural Habitat
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
It is apparent when photographing plants on trees, they are located on the east side; in the greenhouse the best growing light is the morning light. A73-683; A73-781
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FLOWERS: After Cutting
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
Stored below 50 Deg.F. without a dehydrator and fan they are very susceptible to fungus; this is made worse when they are stored with roses or carnations; cut small flowers such as phalaenopsis fro...
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POTS, CLAY: Sterilizing
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
Bake them in a ceramics kiln; you need only 350 to 400 deg. F. to sterilize them. A70-427Boiling them subjects them at best to only 212 deg. F.; best to bake them to 400 deg.F. for an hour. A72-332...
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POTS, CLAY: Sterilizing Them
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
Both the pots and the compost can be put in hot water at 72 dC (about 160 dF) for ten minutes then cooled before using; this resulted in better growth than by using fungicides. AU81-20Wire-brush th...
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DIVIDING CATTLEYAS: Minimum Number of Pseudobulbs to Keep on a Division
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago
Four or five give the best results. A70-55
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