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PHALAENOPSIS: Buds Fall Off in the Home

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The chances are good that the atmosphere in the home in winter is too dry because of low relative humidity, so place the plants on pans of gravel ana water. A83-1156 Read More

PESTICIDES: Types Included in the Word

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Algacides, biological pesticides, fungicides, herbacides, insecticides, molluscicides (snail baits) and rodenticides; many of these names are entered in this book. AU87(3)-45; RMH Read More

BUDS: On Paphiopedilums, They Turn Brown, Working Down the Stem

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Probably caused by bacteria; provide good air movement; water early in the day; for additional protection soak plants entire in Natriphene 1:2000 for 15 to 30 minutes. A72-534 Read More

PESTICIDES: Toxicity Ratings

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a list of pesticides in Australia, many of whi ch have strange trade names for common brands elsewhere, refer to AU87(3)-46 Read More

B. DIGBYANA VAR. FIMBRITELA: Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Takes practically full sunlight, liberal watering and a night temperature of 60 deg. F. A63-390 Many are reluctant to flower; buy only those with evidence of flowering; hang high and dry; if it ... Read More

CATTLEYA GASKELLIANA: Multiple Leads; How to Encourage?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cut the rhizome in places part way through; let sections root; repot separately. A79-272 Read More

POLLEN: Storage Method

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Store cattleya pollen in an air-tight container with a small amount of calcium chloride in the bottom; place in the freezer compartment at 8 deg.F., or in the regular section; it will keep eight mo... Read More

CROWN ROT: Treatment

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use Physan 20 or Natriphene; crown rot is not controlled by Benlate. A77-209 Read More

ALTITUDES: Effect on Growing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago High altitude plants moved to sea level need approximately same temperature as before for night and day, especially if from 5,000 to 6,000 ft. level; those from 2,000 to 3,000 may need only lower n... Read More

GRAVEL CULTURE: Pebbles

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago One grower favors them for a collection of epiphytic orchids. OA82-7 Read More