Category: Culture

BANANA: In Agar Used for Seeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Usually 2 slices 1/2 inch thick are added to 1/2 liter of solution; see A.O.S. Bulletin Aug. 1960, page 597 and Dec. 1955, page 813. A61-55 Read More

BANANA: 10% Homogenate Added to Knudson C Formula

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Tripled the fresh and dry yield of plantlet tissue. A76-16 Read More

BARK: How to Prolong Its Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use 1.5 ttpg. Captan 50%WP (Orthocide) as drench once or twice yearly. A75-803; A76-795 Read More

BARK: To Moisten or Not Before Using

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Most authorities advise soaking before using; west coast growers sometimes pot in dry bark and water after one or two days to let broken roots heal; it seems to make no difference. OD67-117 Read More

BARK, COARSE: Watering Frequency for Potted Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago More frequent watering is required to prevent shrivelling; better to water twice the same morning. A70-148 Read More

BARK, COMPOSTED: For Cymbidium Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago I.C.I, composted forest bark (50% with medium fir bark) is made from bark skinned from logs at pulp mills and composted. Orchid advocate, vol.5, no.5, 1979, p.166. 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

BARK, FIR: Sterilization

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be steam sterilized but that will hydrolize complex carbon compounds and increase its decay; no serious diseases or insects are introduced by it. A66-55 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

ANGRAECUMS: Minimum Optimums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 55 degrees F. at night; 50% relative humidity; 2,000 fcs. winter, 4,000 fcs. summer. AU71-135 Read More