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NUTRITION: Of Plants in the Wild

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Special problems of nutrients and water uptake, the role of roots, leaves, rainfall, etc.;rrefer to OBII-197 Read More

POTS: For Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Small laundry baskets of plastic mesh about 18 inches wide are used in the Bianchi establishment on Long Island to grow cymbidiums in. OA82-8 Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the story in France, refer to W9-57 -- intergenerics and their repotting = as to when is best, do it when growths are half developed in cool weather, spring or fall; avoid hot weather stress. A... Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: First Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is a mistake to let a small plant flower fully; restrict the first spike to one flower only. AU76-73 Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: Night Temperature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Maintain around 60 deg.F. in summer, but ease it back to 55 in fall and winter. AU76-74 Read More

PRUNING PAINT: For Cut Surfaces

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is available in an aerosol can. A78-113 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Overhead Sprinkling of Soluble Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is feasible to do so especially for a large commercial range, but application may be irregular and wasteful. F81-65 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Proof of Absorption by Cattleya Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They can absorb nutrients both through the roots and the leaves, as shown in a report published in 1967, and recent reports from Southeast Asia. A83-266 Read More

CLAY, CALCINED: Expanded Nodules

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Most epiphytic orchids grow well in it; use 1-1-1 balanced fertilizer; it holds water and is aereated for good root growth; do not let it dry out; trade names are Crestlite, Haydite, Herculite, Tur... Read More

PESTICIDES: Prophylactic Use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A mix of Natriphene, fertilizer and water every morning on plants is not recommended; don't over-do a good thing. A86-1033 Read More