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SHAKING: Of Non-orchid Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It produces compact growth; chrysanthemums grew 20 to 30% shorter if the upper stem was moved for a few seconds daily or the whole plant was shaken; doing it twice a day produced even shorter plant... Read More

SHEATHS: Browning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago C. skinneri sheaths naturally turn brown; but as it occurs more often in winter, poor light and ventilation either too dry or too humid could cause it; also too much water during the rest period; o... Read More

ONCIDIUMS: Cool Growing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Onc. macranthum and its allies of the Cyrtochilum section, including Onc. superbiens, serratum, falcipetalum, lamelligerum, anthocrene, monachicum, and leopoldianum; they grow cool to cold in Colom... Read More

BOTTOM HEAT: For Calanthes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Plants must have strong bottom heat to stimulate vegetation. A76-710 Read More

ASPIRIN: Growth Modulator

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is claimed that aspirin is beneficial to plants (orchids not specified) affecting formation of flowers and leaf buds; stimulation of bud cell production in mosses; experimental; no dosage given.... Read More

SHEATHS: Rotting Caused by Water

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Apparently water collecting around the base of the sheath can rot both sheath and buds within; illus. A77-436 Read More

SHELL 345: Soil Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Report on its use: as a drench on established plants to maintain disease-free conditions or to reduce the activity of infections; for best performance mix into soil or medium during its preparation... Read More

SHELL NO-PEST STRIPS: Effectiveness

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Effective when used in a closed area; controls thrips and aphids when kept in close proximity to plants in bud or flower. F75-164 Read More

SHELL NO-PEST STRIPS: Safety

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are safe and effective when used according to recommended cubic area per strip. A69-524; A71-21; A76-507 Read More

FUNGAL ROTS: Cured with Sprays

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The three effective sprays are Physan 20 at 5ml. to 5 litres of water, Natriphene at lg to 2 litres of water,and Ben late at 3g to 2 litres of water. AU83-251 Read More