Category: Oncidium Alliance

MILTONIAS: Light Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Shade them in the summer; Colombia types like 1,000 to 1,500 fc, and can be grown with paphiopedilums; Brazilian types like about 2,000 to 3,500fc. and can be grown with cattleyas. OD74-101 Read More

MILTONIAS: Leaves with Accordion-like Pleating

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Step up the watering to two or three times weekly. A79-2 Read More

MILTONIAS: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The story in France, where some of the greats come from; a review. W9-57 Read More

MILTONIAS: Brazilian Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Details of the approach to and the problems involved with the breeding of these plants, with pros and cons on many points raised for consideration; refer to A86-892 Read More

MILTONIA SCORCH: A Bacterial Disease

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Attacks both leaves and pseudobulbs, where it appears as if tissue had been eaten away; cut out all decayed matter, soak in Anti-Damp or Natriphene, then swab with Tersan. A73-816 Read More

MILTONIAS: Leaves with Accordion-like Pleats

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Possibly a physiological disease; may show deficiency of minor elements; it is generally a temporary condition; plants grow out of it. A61-659 Read More

MILTONIOPSIS: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago History of the Colombian miltonias (now called Miltoniopsis) in cultivation, their characteristics, etc.,and hybridizing; refer to WI1-231 Read More

ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM: Problem Plant; Cultural Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Any good potting medium, in a shallow pot, with good to strong light suits them; water well when they are growing but less in winter; give no rest; they like cattleya conditions but with more light... Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUM GRANDE: A Problem Plant; How to Flower It?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Grow it warm until Labor Day; then move it to the cymbidium house or a cool spot but withhold water until Christmas; then move it back to the warmth. ODA72-128 Read More

MILTONIDIUM: Leaves Grow Rough and Wrinkled and No Blooms Appear

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Many miltonidias and hybrids develop wrinkled leaves; possibly a cultural fault; lack of blooms is cultural or environmental. A70-1099 Read More