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MOSS, SHEET: An Excellent Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Hypnum imponens, it grows with Fern moss (which see) and it has the same characteristics. A65-667+ Read More

MOSS: Growing on Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is not considered harmful to plants; try using a dryer mode of culture. A69-793 Read More

MUSIC: As a Growth Promoter

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Orchid plants seem to thrive on music; classical music claimed to be better than "rock"; unsubstantiated "article". OD70-177 Read More

DITHANE-M45: Is it Safe?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago At the rate of 1.5 tpg it is as effective as Captan Ferbam or Maned for control of botrytis, rusts, but is not as good as benomyl. A80-960 Read More

DIVIDING PLANTS: Use of Rooting Hormones

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Orchid divisions are not affected by them; nor is there need to treat the cut ends of rhizomes with chemicals. A75-1007 Read More

DORMANT SPRAYS: Not Suitable for Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dormant sprays are intended for use on plants in dormancy induced by cold weather; they may kill orchids. OD78-42 Read More

DRY FEEDING: Outline

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is most logically used on terrestrial-type plants; common agricultural fertilizers are too quick acting for orchids; blood meal or hoof and horn require microbe action to release 13% nitrogen; s... Read More

DRY ROT: How to Prevent

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Specimen showed infection by Pythium "black rot", which is a water mold found in tubs, troughs which are used to hold water in a greenhouse; use 1 level tablespoon of Dexon 35, a specific control, ... Read More

DRYADELLA: Reflasking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Either refLask the year-old seedlings or plant them in a community pot using tree-fern with a topping of live sphagnum moss; keep humidity high until seedlings are established then reduce it gradua... Read More

DUSTS (D): Pesticides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dry mixes with inert powders; strengths vary from 0.5% to 10%; when applied will float in air and are easily blown away, but they leave a good residue only if dry; a slight moisture on plants aids ... Read More