Newly Posted Articles

CYMBIDIUMS: Finest Specimens in Nature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Collectors usually find the best specimens on or near fallen trees where roots can penetrate the rotten wood. A78-713 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flower Colors and Shading

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Greens stay deep and clear, without muddy bronze tones, whites will stay pure (red pigment will not be enhanced) if they are shaded enough so spikes do not weaken; exceptions are reds and dark pink... Read More

LIME: Oyster Shell, Its Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago It is calcium carbonate lime; ground up shells comes in coarse type for chicken scratch or flour type used by many orchid growers. C74-51 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flower Spike Removal

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Break off with clean hands rather than by cutting, to curtail spread of virus. A62-98 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flower Spike, or Growth Shoot?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Both originate from the same eyes; outcome is influenced by time of year, day length, temperature fluctuation and sunlight intensity. OD70-238 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flower Spikes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Generally originate from one or more of the basal eyes of the maturing new growth; or, from a year-old growth sometimes just above one that flowered the previous year; rarely on a backbulb. OD70-238 Read More

XEROPHITIC ORCHIDS: Some Examples

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago The genera include Angraecopsis, Cyrtorchis, Jumellea, Microcoelia, Rangaeris, Tridactyle and Ypsilopsis; plus Oncidium onusturn and Epidendrum boothianum. A80-1140 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowers, Influencing Their Colors

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Addition of minerals to the potting medium may be less easy than dyeing the flowers after they open. A62-562; A62-925 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flushing with Tide Detergent

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago In a hot area of California, for seven years Tide was used to flush out pots every September 1, then watered for two weeks before applying high phosphate and potash fertilizer; heavy flowering; ref... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Mutations in Meristem Propagation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Occasionally one occurs which produces a non-blooming strain, accompanied by an easily recognized grassy type of growth. OA83-114 Read More