Category: Culture

STAGING: Tiered

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For the better display of plants and perhaps more economical use of space, tiered shelves can be bought which are made of aluminium and come with one inch deep troughs which can be filled with grav... Read More

STAKES: Copper Wire

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is uncertain whether enough copper comes off the stakes into the pot to do damage; be safe and use steel which is cheaper; metal coat hangers are good and can be readily cut and shaped; green pl... Read More

STAKES: More Suggestions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is important with long inflorescences such as cymbidiums, phalaenopsis, odontoglossums to use stakes; staking is necessary so that the flower aspect will not be radically changed and unoriented ... Read More

STYROFOAM: In Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Can be made part of a mix or used as drainage layer in the bottom of the pot; if taken from a secondary source, such as packaging protection, make sure no toxic fire retardant has been applied. Van... Read More

STYROFOAM: Various Uses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago As "peanuts" for pot drainage or as an addition to some mixes, such as with shredded tree-fern (for Pescatorea, Huntleya, Cochleanthes) and as slabs for Australian dendrobiums; waste styrofoam pack... Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Sometimes called "peanuts" they can be used for potting a variety of plants;a complete fertilizer must be used, as for hydroponics. A85-966 ; 1335 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Chips as Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Polystyrene foam, inert, does not take up water, is light, white, durable and does not rot, is not susceptible to fungus, can be used alone or as in hydroponic culture. A86-500 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Chips,in Peanut Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A packing material easily obtained is useful as a three inch drainage layer in cymbidium potting. A82-372 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Pellets, Etc. as Potting Mix Ingredient

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A small amount in a terrestrial mix prolongs the life of the medium OA82-7; all kinds of waste packing materials can be chopped up for use in various mixes; mix them with bark especially for use in... Read More

SUMP FOR HEAT RETENTION: Use of Rocks for Heating Economy

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Without adequate drainage built into the system, humidity problems will arise; disinfect thoroughly with Physan or Chlorine. A86-575 Read More