Category: Culture

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

CALABASH TREE: Crescentia Cujete

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Host tree "par excellence"; native of tropical America where it is widespread; grows 20 to 40 feet high; has been widely transplanted, especially to the East; all kinds of plants thrive on it. AU70... Read More

CALCINATED CLAY: Pellets Used as Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Leaching and drying will move salts to surface of pellets for their removal. A77-1101 Read More

BORDEAUX MIXTURE: In Greenhouses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Do not use it in a greenhouse. A79-674 Read More

BARK, FINE: Finer Than Seedling Bark

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago So fine it is sometimes called "coffee grounds" because of its appearance; should not be confused with fine seedling bark which is more commonly used. A71-310 Read More

BORDEAUX MIXTURE: Effectiveness

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Is not very effective against bacterial leaf rot. A74-792 Read More

BARK IN POTS: Laced with White Thread-like Fungus

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A common wood-rotting fungus; may check growth if not fertilized well with nitrogen. A71-249 Read More

ALASKA: Growing Orchids There

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Long winter days may be a serious problem; fertilize in winter 1 tpg. 30-10-10 every two or three weeks; in summer's long days, every second watering; in osmunda water only in summer. A71-715 Read More

BONE MEAL: As Pot Surface Dressing, Is it Useful?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It has no organic potash. A79-370 Read More

BORIC ACID: For Stunted Cattleya Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use 1/2 ounce in a gallon of water and of that take 2 tablespoons and add to 1 gallon of normal fertilizer; user delighted with results. A73-914 Read More