Category: Cymbidiums

CYMBIDIUMS: Temperatures Required to Set Buds

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For flowers to appear in November to January start cooling the previous March to May to 55-60 deg.F.; for flowers to appear January to March, cool to 55 deg.F. if possible in June to August; some v... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Tetraploids, Spontaneous

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Alexanderi 'Westonbirt'; Pauwelsii 'Comte de Hempjtinne'; Rosanna 'Pinkie'; Shirley 'McBean's' ; Babylon 'Castle Hill'; Babylon 'Carpentier'; Vieux Rose 'Dell Park'; Pearl Easter 'McBean's'; Dorama... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Tissue Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Knudson C medium enriched with banana homogenate at lOO gr. produces larger protocorms and millions of them; mericloning has spread virus to epidemic proportions; five ways to prevent its spread; r... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Under Gro-lux Lamps

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago All need high light so are not good for culture under lights; miniatures need a little less light than standards but more warmth. A70-1018 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Trace Elements Required

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Main ones are iron, magnesium, molybdenum, and boron. A88-11 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Warm Growing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Eleven years of hybridizing in Belle Glade, Florida to obtain successful plants indicated that Cym. chloranthum and C.parishii, and the Cym. complex ensifolium are most likely the key to success; r... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Fungus Spots on Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Mold settles on nectar exudate and blemishes cut flowers; use a light fog spray from the back of the flower at moderate distance; spraying from the front can disturb the pollen, turn lip black brui... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are heavy feeders and require immediately after repotting, especially in bark. A86-382 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Flower Size

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Judges in New Zealand settle on a maximum diameter of three inches for miniature and novelty types, with a penalty for coarse foliage. OA79-125Measurement for jumbo miniatures is over three inches ... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Deformed Buds and Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Occasionally this is caused by low night temperatures followed by exposure to strong early morning sunlight. AH43 Read More