Category: Orchid Doctor

SUPERTHRIVE: What it Is

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An additive that provides trace elements, hormones and vitamins to promote growth or avoid transplant shock; one drop per gallon for general watering is advised; 10 drops per gallon for transplanti... Read More

SYMBIOTIC CULTURE: For Small Numbers of Seeds

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Place the seed when gathered on the surface of the medium of the parent pot, or other genus, and spray lightly with water; treat as normal; or, use flat four-inch pans nearly filled with chopped tr... Read More

SYMBIOTIC CULTURE: Method

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Seed germination under natural conditions can be likened to placing mature seed among roots of a growing plant, a few seedlings will likely survive and become visible in six months. A85-193 Read More

SYSTEMICS: Definition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Insecticides and fungicides which are taken up through the tissue of plants and become part of the protoplasm and do not just form an outer coating. OA75-179; it's not a part of protoplasm. OWD Read More

SYSTEMICS: For Scale Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Systemic sprays are not very effective because orchids grow too slowly to get a good "burst" of pesticide into the affected area; Cygon is the best for Boisduval scale but is not labelled for green... Read More

SYSTEMICS: Insecticides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Commercial names include Actidione, Cygon 2E (Dimethoate), Di-Syston, Orthene, Meta-Systox-R, Temik. RMHOf limited effectiveness because orchids grow slowly and systemics are not much good, althoug... Read More

SYSTEMICS: Pesticides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A product that has been recommended for years in Florida is Meta Systox-R25.4%. A87-1237 Read More

SYSTEMICS: Review

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For description, etc. of Di-Syston granules, Di-Syston cartridge, Meta-Systox-R sprays and Cygon spray, refer to C69-46+ see also Cygon 2E; Insecticides; Temik Read More

TAN BARK: As Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is used in Australia; a local wattle-tree bark after it has been through the tanning process. A75-713 Read More

TANKAGE: Definition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A fertilizer prepared from the waste matter of slaughter-house tanks, freed from fat and gelatin. RMH Read More