Category: Culture

LABELS: Vinyl

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Heavy vinyl pieces can be cut into strips and inscribed with a Sharpie permanent marker, which is waterproof and writes on anything. OIE87jy-ll Read More

LATH HOUSES: Spacing of Standard Lath

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The spaces between less than 2-inch lath should be the same width as the lath for most places; snow-fence can be well used for the purpose. A83-600 Read More

FERTILIZERS: High-analysis Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A 9-3-6 fertilizer contains only one-third the value contained in a 27-9-18 formulation; both have the same ratio and cost about the same. OD67-220 Read More

LAVA ROCK: In Cymbidium Mixes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is too porous alone and in a high humidity situation it would retain too much water. OA82-6 Read More

LAVA ROCK: A Review of Culture After Two Years Trial

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red lava rock in clay pots was still ideal for a general collection of cattleyas; phalaenopsis, in plastic pots; vandas in one-inch size rock also in plastic, the same for dendrobiums, equitant onc... Read More

LAVA ROCK: Also Called Scoria

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red lava rock can be obtained in the western States from commercial-industrial roofers and from plant nurseries. A83-951 Read More

CHARCOAL: Properties

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Investigation of cationic exchange capacity; retention of nutrients; bacterial activity; high water holding capacity; and a high bacteria activity; feed organic type fertilizers to it; lasts foreve... Read More

LEADS: Multiple Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In cattleyas it is usually the single lead type which flowers first; multiple lead types usually do not flower unless they are of a "specimen plant" nature. A87-1037 Read More

DAYS, SHORT: Effects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cloudy weather can cause short days effect; stimulates flowering; weak light causes shortage of carbohydrates. A77- 36 Read More

CHARCOAL: In Cymbidium Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Has many good qualities to recomend it; used in many parts of the world; one questionable point is its filtering effect whereby modern insecticides and fungicides added to the mix may be adsorbed a... Read More