Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Caused production of infertile pollen. A79-898
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ROOTS: Aerial
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
They appear on miniature cymbidiums being summered outdoors; if grown in small or open-sided containers, roots will develop outside the container, especially if they are benched close together; try...
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FERTILIZING: Enhanced Feeding
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
If properly controlled it produces more and larger flowers. A73-909+
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METALS: Zinc, Cadmiun, Lead
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Their toxicity to orchids spelled out; rainwater collected from roofs with galvanized steel members carried contamination to the plants; the increasing acidity of rain imposes a threat to some orch...
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METASYSTOX: Also Known as Oxydemeton-methyl
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
It is an organophosphorous systemic poisoning compound used mainly for aphids. AH13
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ROOTS: Growth Is Very Poor
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Paphiopedilums under lights normally make small roots and need little fertilizer; in bark media formulas such as 20-20-20 or 23-19-17 are not appropriate; use 30-10-10 or 20-10-10. A76-115
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ROOTS: Growth Stimulants
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
One of the most common root-promoting substances is indole acetic acid, but it is used mainly to stimulate rooting of cuttings. A62-1009
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ROOTS: In Flasks
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
They grow above the medium where there is not enough oxygen getting into the flask. A79-455
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DAMP-OFF: Control
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Spray Captan at 1 ttpg., or PCNB (Terraclor) at 1 ttpg. as pot drench; also Chinasol, oxyquinoline benzoate (Wilson Anti-Damp), or sodium-o-phenylphanate (Dowicide Ai, Natriphene, Sopp, or Topane) ...
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CYMBIDIUMS: Culture to Induce Spiking
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
"full-sun" treatment can be successful; give as much sun as possible in the summer including risk of sunburn and with more water and fertilizer, OD68-244The day-night temperature change must be 20 ...
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