Category: Ailments

MOLD, SOOTY: Avoiding it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Best way to avoid its buid-up is to hose down the flower spikes in the bud stage; Benlate as a botrytis prevention is also good. C71-223 Read More

MOLD, SOOTY: Best Fungicide for it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Any common fungicide will control it; try Tersan, Captan or Ferbam; also called Sooty blotch. A67-517; AH30 Read More

VIRUS: Research and Accomplishments

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A review; serology and prevention methods, etc.; refer to A82-1064; 1180; 1279 Read More

MOLD, SOOTY: Capnodium citri

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Black, velvety membraneous coating; not parasitic on the plant; grown on honeydew secreted by insects; spray for insects with Malathion. B33; BU45 Read More

NATRIPHENE WP: Soaked Plants Apparently Lost Their Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A one hour soaking is not normally toxic. A78-909 Read More

BANROT 40W: Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Wide spectrum, will control most orchid pathogens but not bacteria; a mixture of Truban, etc. BU66; AH15; OA71-29 Read More

MOLD, SOOTY: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Covers sticky secretions of "honey" on leaves and flower sheaths, stems and blossoms; wipe off with absorbent cotton or tissue soaked in Captan at 1 ttpg.; it contributes to flower spotting. OD67-5... Read More

MOLD: On Fir Bark in Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It rarely affects the roots; a fungus which normally decays bark in the woods; Captan at 2 ttpg. can be used but is not recommended. A78-403 Read More

FLOWERS, CRIPPLED: Reasons

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A genetic tendency to twist or reflex the flower parts is emphasized by a rich fertilizer diet. ODA75, no.4 p.10 Read More

PESTICIDES: Shelf Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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