Category: Ailments

VIRUS TRANSMISSION: By Vegetative Transmission

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago All parts of a plant are invaded, except possibly the seed and all cuttings and keikis are infected if the main plant was infected. OD78-95 Read More

ARTILLERY PLANT: Pilea Muscosa

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Grows in orchid pots; treat with Simazine as for Oxalis. A71-609 Read More

MESOPHYLL COLLAPSE: Cells in Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Phalaenopsis particularly shows symptoms that resemble those caused by certain viruses and care must be taken to determine the right remedy; for cell collapse there is no remedy except for the plan... Read More

MESUROL: For Slugs and Snails

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago This control has a 75% active ingredient called Methiocarb; used as a wettable powder. NZ86-193 Read More

METALDEHYDE: Snails' Resistance

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Experiments in southern California and England show that about 50% of brown garden snails can recover from bait poisoning. OA76-28+ Read More

METALDEHYDE: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, fever, nervousness, tremor, dizziness and convulsions. A68-583 Read More

LEAVES: Yellowing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Usually caused by too high light levels and indicates the lighting should be reduced by 25 to 50%; also, increase the Mg and Fe in the fertilizer. Au84-204Young leaves on new cymbidium shoots turne... Read More

SAFER'S SOAP: Insecticide Spray

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago After applying this insecticide scrub the plant thoroughly with a soft brush to eliminate scale and mealy-bug ; if you havenf t got the time use a hose jet. OIE85Jy-6It can be kept in a spray bottl... Read More

CRIPPLING OF FLOWERS: Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Extra set of petals formed; likely caused by external influence such as temperature in the growing area, or by pesticides; the aberration should not be permanent. F80-20 Read More

PESTICIDES: Shelf Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They should be purchased for short-term use; mark the date of purchase on the container; most keep their effectiveness for two or more years if stpred properly; signs of ineffectiveness in dusts an... Read More