Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
When added to a vermiculite and gravel mix for cymbidiums has increased moisture-holding capacity by 407o and improved growth on several plants. OA81-6; Hort. sci. '81-176
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ASPIRIN: Growth Modulator
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It is claimed that aspirin is beneficial to plants (orchids not specified) affecting formation of flowers and leaf buds; stimulation of bud cell production in mosses; experimental; no dosage given....
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BACKBULBS: Propagation
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
For cataseturns and others, place the plant in a suitable mix (for catasetums or other genera) in a four-inch pot, moisten slightly and put in a clean, clear polyethylene bag to cover all parts, se...
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BANANA: In Agar Media
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It enhances growth in seedlings for unknown reasons; can be made from green, ripe or medium ripe fruits but not from over-ripe ones; place an amount with equal volume of water in blender and homoge...
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BARK: Additives Recommended
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
To each cubic yard add 4 lbs. Urea (U.F.38), 2 lbs. triple superphosphate, 10 lbs, dolomite and 1 lb. iron sulphate. AU87Winter-17
About 10% coarse peatmoss mixed with it seems to start plants o...
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BARK: Advantages and Questions
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It's a variable product and does not produce as good growth as osmunda did, but it's accepted because it is easy to use although it can cause more trouble than most other media; what is lost by usi...
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BARK: Best for Cymbidiums?
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
At end of third year of trials, plants in bark were significantly larger than in pumice or calcined clay. OA84-78
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BARK: Drainage in the Pot
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Use styrene "poles" 2/3 the depth of the middle of the pot held up by several supporting stones at the bottom so the centre of the mix has a dry drainage; an alternative method is to place a small ...
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BARK: Pine
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Garden mulch type; if pieces are not less than 1/4" in size, it is suitable as a potting medium but will not last as long as fir bark and should be washed and cleaned first of fines and dirt, A80-850
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BARK: Potting Material
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
A history of its use from its beginnings, with names of its originators, their trials with different types and the results; refer to A87-1038
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