Category: Culture

ANTIBIOTICS: As Growth Stimulants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Streptomycin, terramycin used experimentally on cattleyas resulted in disadvantages, and are not recommended; refer to A59-38+ Read More

BARKS, SUITABLE: Other Than Fir or Redwood

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Proven examples are few; more experimentation is needed; live oak should be good but hardwood barks decay rapidly; why not try others? A79-785 Read More

CACTUS: As Host Support for Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago On large Saguaro-type cactus in west Mexico have been found Encyclia adenocarpa and Barkeria lindeyana. OD76-175 Read More

BASKETS, WIRE: For Various Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An open.-mesh basket filled with fir bark is the nearest thing to growing orchids on trees. A77-731 Read More

CARBON DIOXIDE: Ethanol and Methanol Alcohol Burning to Heighten Carbon Dioxide Content of Air

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Satisfactory if burned in greenhouse in small amounts; alcohol flame is invisible by day and dangerous. A69-242 Read More

BEER: As Nutrient Element

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 1 part to 40 parts water; initial response of plants most favorable; beer and 1/4 strength organic solution made plants prosper at first in normal medium; then white mold appeared caused by yeasts;... Read More

CHICKEN MANURE: A Natural Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In the forests much bird life produce droppings which washed down by rains might be important for epiphytes; fermented and diluted chicken manure gives excellent results. A75-313 Read More

BOG ORCHIDS: How to Grow in Containers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Medium is 5 pts. perlite, 3 pts. vermiculite, 2 pts. sphagnum peat moss; bits of charcoal on top; plants at surface of medium; top with live sphagnum moss; refer to A79-556+ Read More

CLOROX: For Sterilizing Tools

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Soak the tools for five to ten minutes in a 5% solution. A80-110 Read More

ANGRAECUMS: Minimum Optimums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 55 degrees F. at night; 50% relative humidity; 2,000 fcs. winter, 4,000 fcs. summer. AU71-135 Read More