Category: Culture

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Harmed by Fungicides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The live kind is sensitive, so apply with great caution. AU76-75 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: How to Water It

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Chlorine in the tap water kills it unless the water stands in a pail for 12 hours before use; tap water and well water may contain bicarbonates of magnesium, or of calcium, the latter being the one... Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: In Potting Mixes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Growers used to place it on top of paphiopedilum media; green live sphagnum indicated the paphs. were adequately watered; if it dried, conditions were too dry; a good idea but it should not be appl... Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Killed by Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use them at one-quarter regular strength and the sphagnum will continue to grow. AU76-75 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Live

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago As potting medium it is a success with phalaenopsis, cymbidium back-bulbs, paphiopedilum back growths; where it can be collected; refer to A76-724Cultivation in live moss requires a good water supp... Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Source of Fungicidal Extract

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Other plants may depend on it for antibiotics; British growers have long used it; some difficult terrestrials do well in it; paphiopedilums are sometimes grown in it; odontoglossums do well in it u... Read More

STAKES: Delay in Using

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Do not wait until new leads or flower spikes are set and distorted; direct them or redirect them while still possible with staking. OD72-227 Read More

STAKES: Wire

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For supporting plants & flower spikes; bend the top over to prevent eye or other injury; when removing for repotting or with cutting of flowers place stake end in disinfectant such as Physan or... Read More

STYROFOAM HEAT SAW: For Cutting Styrofoam Shapes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For diagram and instructions refer to A67-193+ Read More

FERTILIZERS: Organic or Inorganic

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bacterial activity is low at 50 deg.F. (10 deg.C.) so it is better to use inorganic types of fertilizer in cold weather;use an organic in warmer temperatures. AU73-185Both can be used; liquid organ... Read More