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SPRAYS: Dormant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Recommendable types do not exist because they may well kill the plants; such sprays are intended for plants in dormancy in cold weather and there is no such orchid; use Malathion. A64-786 Read More

SPRAYS: For Protection From All the Enemies

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Generally speaking, all diseases can be controlled with Benlate, Truban or Banrot, and Mesurol. A81-27 Read More

STEALING: Sharp Operators in the Orchid World Come in Waves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Their stealing comes in various ways: outright the ft of backbulbs and whole plants; more insidious are those dealers who advertise seedlings from parents they have never had access to and the buye... Read More

STEMS, FLOWERING: Too Weak and Bending on Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Over-fertilization contributes to the weakening of flower stems, but the most probable cause is insufficient light; next probable is excessively high night temperature. A63-730 Read More

STEMS, FLOWERING: Too Weak to Hold Up Flowers Without Staking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is partly a genetic problem but the better the light and the better the culture, the stronger the stems; weak light, crowding, and higher night temperature contribute to weak stems. A68-1107 Read More

SPRAYS: Mix of Fertilizer, Benlate and Physan

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Don't use it; use Benlate sparingly so resistance in pests does not build up; it does not normally need a wetter-sticker; Physan is primarily an algae spray. A82-1061 Read More

STAGING: Tiered

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the better display of plants and perhaps more economical use of space, tiered shelves can be bought which are made of aluminium and come with one inch deep troughs which can be filled with grav... Read More

STAKES: Delay in Using

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Do not wait until new leads or flower spikes are set and distorted; direct them or redirect them while still possible with staking. OD72-227 Read More

STAKES: More Suggestions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is important with long inflorescences such as cymbidiums, phalaenopsis, odontoglossums to use stakes; staking is necessary so that the flower aspect will not be radically changed and unoriented ... Read More

STAKES: Wire

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For supporting plants & flower spikes; bend the top over to prevent eye or other injury; when removing for repotting or with cutting of flowers place stake end in disinfectant such as Physan or... Read More