Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
A typical mixture would have about 15 parts medium bark, 1-1/2 parts coarse Perlite, 174 part charcoal chips (quarter-inch size). OR87-173For cymbidiums in a high humidity area near the ocean in Ca...
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BARK: Recycled
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
If roots die back on approaching the media in the pot, empty the mix and sift out the fines, soak the remaining bark for four days and re-use. AU87Spring-10
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BARK: Sequoia Type
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It's a mixture of several barks, fir, pine and spruce. OR85-255
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BARK, FIR: Characteristics
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It is the most-used potting media in the U.S description, advantages, peculiarities, statistics of usage; refer to A86-492Osmunda retains 110 to 140 times more nutrients than bark; after one flushi...
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BARK, PINE: Potting Medium
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
A good common denominator bark for most pot- ting in spite of adverse publicity; does not contain turpentine or some other noxious ingredients. A87-1039It has been used, but is not as popular as fi...
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BARK, REDWOOD: Potting Medium
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Shredded bark used as insulation material and sold as Palco Wool was treated with fire-retardant ammonium phosphate which caused remarkable growth of plants. A87-1041
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BASKETS: For Vandaceous Plants
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Because these plants set back if moved from their pots, a basket is preferred so that the plant and basket can be soaked in water so the roots can be coiled around the basket before it is placed in...
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BEECH LEAVES: Potting Medium
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
A mix of leaves, charcoal and perlite, some with fine bark, some with moss, provided the best conditions for growing in a test. Ca85#3-9
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BENCHES: Wooden
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Greenhouse wooden shelves can be sterilized with household bleach. OA80-79
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BENCHES AND SHELVES: Make Your Own Additions
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Extra shelves can be formed out of large-mesh hardware cloth or galvanized fencing by shaping them into "steps" supported by wood framing; plastic eave-troughs, cut to length and nailed to supports...
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