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KEIKIS: Inducing Root Growth When Forming on Monopodials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Cut them off, pot them, water them and place them in a polyethylene bag. A69-55 Read More

NAMES: Common or Native Names

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They are imprecise and inaccurate and duplicated often, so they lead to confusion; many examples given. A85-980 Read More

FUNGUS DISEASES: Of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For an overview refer to N315+ Read More

PSEUDOBULBS: Disfigured by Horizontal Cracking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago These unusual splits are physiological disorders which weaken the pseudobulb: and easily cause breaking, sometimes by its own weight. A85-1335 Read More

PSEUDOBULBS: Rootless

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They still serve a purpose; if they have leaves and are plump, they contain and produce food. A75-803; A80-356 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Tissue Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Knudson C medium enriched with banana homogenate at lOO gr. produces larger protocorms and millions of them; mericloning has spread virus to epidemic proportions; five ways to prevent its spread; r... Read More

LEAF BLIGHT: Also Known as Leaf Die-back, Tip Burn

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Caused by fungus invasion; spreads gradually through leaf; cut it out before treating; infected areas show watery before drying; control with Benlate, or Anti-Damp, or Tersan. RMH Read More

COMPOST: Sterilizing to Eliminate Virus

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Cymbidium compost can be heated to 180 to 190 deg.F. for thirty minutes. A71-21 Read More

CONSERVATION: Native Species

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For full state regulations regarding their conservation and protection, if any; refer to A87-14 7 Read More

CROWDING PLANTS: Do Not Do it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Air circulation is very important in the growth process. OD72-227 Read More