Category: Culture

JEWEL ORCHIDS: Characteristics and Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Five genera treated; refer to A62-85+ Read More

KEIKIS: Appearing At Base of Angraecum

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It should be removed when its roots appear; otherwise cut off and discard. A75-876 Read More

KEIKIS: Best Time to Remove From Dendrobiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Remove and pot them when roots are one inch or more. A78-698 Read More

KEIKIS: Evidence of Poor Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When a plant throws keikis it is being grown incorrectly. OD69-51 Read More

KEIKIS: Inducing Root Growth When Forming on Monopodials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cut them off, pot them, water them and place them in a polyethylene bag. A69-55 Read More

KEIKIS: On Dendrobium Nobile

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They can be caused by a check in the growth of the main plant; plant may be potbound; provide good culture. A66-134 Read More

KEIKIS: On Dendrobium Victoria-reginae

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When the keiki roots are one or two inches long they can be potted in a medium slightly firmer than the host pot. A79-370 Read More

KEIKIS: On Phalaenopsis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Best time to remove for potting is when roots are one to one and a half inches long; remove and place in a small pot in the same medium as for the parent but chopped finer. A69-340; A77-108Flower s... Read More

KEIKIS: On Phalaenopsis Under Lights

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Formation on stems is often an indication of unfavorable climate; check the roots; perhaps increase the light and humidity. A75-618 Read More

FERTILIZERS: 30-10-10 with Soil Acidifiers and Chelated Iron

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A suitable fertilizer, use 1/2 tpg. at every watering but let 10% of the liquid run out of the pot for leaching action. A74-114 Read More

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