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WATER, HARD: Causes Calcium Deposits on Cattleya Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The acidification of water from the hose gradually dissolves the deposits; see method described, A69-126; A71-609 Read More

WATERING ERRORS: Avoid Hitting the Flowers with the Water

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The pollinia are easily dislodged by the hose jet on some flowers and the blooms fold quickly once the pollinia are removed, such as in sophronitis. A74-13 Read More

WATERING ERRORS: Placing Pots in Six-inch Deep Trays

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This is not good, rising water will bring trouble with the accumulation of salts from fertilizer. A74-217 Read More

WATERING FREQUENCY: How Often Is Watering Required?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Frequency of watering required is a mystery little understood; watering five to seven times a week produced larger cattleyas and cymbidiums in four-inch pots, contrary to the usual precepts. A77-928 Read More

WATERING METHODS: In Grower's Absence for Two Weeks

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Water each plant, if they are not too numerous, and place each in a plastic polybag with the top closed. A67-1095 Read More

WATERING METHODS: Ring-type Distribution Collars in the Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are satisfactory for a terrestrial mix; in a porous mix the moisture is not evenly distributed. F78-113 Read More

WATERING TIMING: Evening Watering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago During the warm months and hot nights a good solid watering of cymbidiums is recommended; in some areas commercial growers water at night. OD74-184 Read More

WATERING: Continuously,a New Method

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To apply constant irrigation to single plants, use fiberglas netting obtainable from boat-builders, rig it between substrate and water supply below; fertilizer can be added to the solution, which w... Read More

DIPLOIDS: Floral Characteristics Compared to Neo-tetraploid

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Flower measurements given; the tetraploids were slightly larger; their range was greater, or their maximums greater; thickness was greater in tetraploids and their symmetry and substance were super... Read More

WATERING: Knowledge on How to Do It

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is obtained in four ways: by discussing the subject; by reading; by being aware of the original habitat of the plant; and, by being observant; much theory and detail. AU82-120; 261 Read More