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POTTING MEDIA: Table for Beginners

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago Actually a sophisticated tabulation and arrangement of about 25 ingredients of mixes arranged in three categories and from the least-absorbent to the most so; and then keyed to recipes deemed suita... Read More

POTTING: Faults

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago The usual ones are: repotting at the wrong time; over-potting; faulty placement in the pot; neglected potting; unnecessary potting; for a review see AH50+ Read More

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 Read More

HEATING: Infra-red Heat

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago In greenhouses it promotes vigor in leaves and roots and flowers at an economical cost; the units use propane/butane, or natural gas; for details refer to A85-222 Read More

HEATING: Infra-red Heat Lamps

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago Are suitable, providing there are no emissions of light in the 600 to 700 Mu range; the true infra-red range will not affect photoperiodicity of the plants. A74-433 Read More

HEATING: Kerosene Heaters

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago They are safe if vented to the exterior; if there are few flowers to be injured they may be used unvented if adjusted to burn properly. A74-969 Read More

HEATING: Kerosene Stove

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago Use it only in an emergency; adjust it to a smokeless flame. A78-226 Read More

HEATING: Lp Gas Heater

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago Unvented it causes yellowing of the leaves and bud drop; it produces ethylene gas; not recommended. A70-345 Read More

HEATING: Oil Stove

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago Satisfactory if vented to the outside; adjust the flame to burn blue to yellow with no smoke, A71-715 Read More

BEGINNERS: Best Plants for South Florida

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 10 years ago In South Florida the first choices would be vandas, cattleyas, ascocendas and dendrobiums (evergreen or cane types) and secondly would be oncidiums (particularly equitants) and phalaenopsis. F84-147 Read More