Category: Culture

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Gas in the Home

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Unadjusted pilot lights can do pollution damage to phalaenopsis flowers. A86-1030 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Genera Recommended

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It includes everything almost except cymbidiums, through some species are slow to flower, and the size of many species makes accommodation under lights almost impossible. A82-392 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Nursery Use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For large growers it is not cost effective, though some growers find it most successful on seedlings and flasks and young plants in winter. OA81-153 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Paphiopedilums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Gro-Lux lamps produce excellent results for all types, for details refer to OA85-126 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Personal Account

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Notes on general culture, temperature, humidity, suitable species, for considerable detail refer to Ca87(2)-14 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Questions Up to Date

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Half a dozen typical queries sent to the answer man by neophytes or those having difficulty; check them at A82-392 Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Short Course of Study

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A selection of 18 suitable genera and basic information on their culture with basic information on bulbs and fixtures, with a seasonal lighting schedule,- for September to October 12 hours; Novembe... Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Sodium Vapor Lamps

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The effect of one lamp shining in the neighbor's back yard all night should not disturb cymbidium's growth cycle as they are responders to temperature much more than to light; many other plants gro... Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Summertime, Moving Plants Outside

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is not recommended in areas with only three months summer because the advantages are off-set by problems, especially insects, brought back into the lighted area. A82-393It is recommended in the ... Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Sunrise-sunset Simulation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Turn on half the lights in the morning four hours before the rest of them and reverse the procedure in the evening, with only 10 hours full light in the eyele; this will reduce temperature by seven... Read More