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SPHAGNUM MOSS: As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is excellent for use in South Florida, but one must repot every year because it decomposes but when mixed with tree fern or cork bark chips the aeration is improved. F81-17 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: As Source of Sporotrichosis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A lymphatic disease caused by a fungus; for full details and treatment refer to OIE86Mar-19; refer also to SPOROTRICHOSIS; see also AU85-19 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Harmed by Fungicides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The live kind is sensitive, so apply with great caution. AU76-75 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: How to Use It

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Miltoniopsis, phalaenopsi8 seedlings can be grown in sheet moss, but use 4 inch or smaller pots because in larger pots the moss stays wet too long; for larger pots it can be mixed 50/50 with styrof... Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: In Potting Mixes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Growers used to place it on top of paphiopedilum media; green live sphagnum indicated the paphs. were adequately watered; if it dried, conditions were too dry; a good idea but it should not be appl... Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Killed by Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use them at one-quarter regular strength and the sphagnum will continue to grow. AU76-75 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: Source of Fungicidal Extract

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Other plants may depend on it for antibiotics; British growers have long used it; some difficult terrestrials do well in it; paphiopedilums are sometimes grown in it; odontoglossums do well in it u... Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: To Grow it Yourself

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Put some wet peat moss under the sphagnum so that its roots can derive some moisture and nourishment for growing. OIE88Jan-ll Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Southern California

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In the Hollywood area the following plants can be grown: Epidendrums, eight popular Laelia species, three Lycastes, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Encyclias, Oncidiums and many others; perhaps 90% of all ... Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Summer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For pointers on when to move them, where to put them, what to do for pests and other problems, such as when the owner is absent refer to Ca82-82(5)-39 Read More