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GYPSY MOTH: Relationship to Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Such items as native logs, plant products, materials used to grow or enhance the setting in greenhouses, etc., may harbor eggs or caterpillars and can be carried long distances. ODA69-82 Read More

FLASKING: For the Amateur

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Australian style, refer to AU79-133+ Read More

FLASKING: Roots Do Not Penetrate the Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This may happen because the stopper is too tight and eliminates gas exchange between inside and outside of the flask. F82-175 Read More

FLOWERING, SHY: Lack of Blooms

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If it is a healthy plant it may be a genetic lack or fault, or, lack of light intensity, or a food lack. AU84-204 -- in Cattleya mossiae = this plant needs two or three weeks starting in November a... Read More

FLOWERS: Drying and Dropping Off

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This can usually be traced to lack of water; most common in the fall, with first greenhouse heat; related to dendrobiums. A79-785 Read More

FLOWERS: Extending Blooming Period

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Keep the plant in a cooler area after the flowers open. A68-770 Read More

FLOWERS: Twisted

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago See Crippling in cattleyas; Flowers,crippled. Read More

FLUORESCENT LIGHTS: Ballasts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Higher priced fixtures have ballasts which are rated at .85 amps, the cheaper ones are rated at .675 amps, or 30% less light, regardless of the type of bulb used, so take a good look before you buy... Read More

FLUORESCENT LIGHTS: Best Height Above Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Two inches; prop up the small plants. A70-427; A75-298 Read More

FLUORESCENT LIGHTS: Types Used

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago One grower uses half Gro-Lux Wide Spectrum and half Vitalite Power Twist. OIE85Jan-13 Read More