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FUNGUS DISEASES: Of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For an overview refer to N315+ Read More

LIGHTS, GROWING UNDER: Gas in the Home

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Unadjusted pilot lights can do pollution damage to phalaenopsis flowers. A86-1030 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Backbulbs, Starting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Pot them in perlite in plastic pots covering the bulbs to two-thirds of their height. A74-205 Removal of new growth from a backbulb to induce another growth may best be done when the first new g... Read More

FLUORESCENT LIGHTS: Optimum Amount for Seedlings in Flasks

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 40 watt per square foot at twelve inches distance is abundantly adequate. A74-969 Read More

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

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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

BUD REMOVAL: Will Size of Cymbidium Flowers Be Improved If Alternate Buds Are Removed?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No appreciable change will occur; de-budded spikes are excluded from judging. A70-235 Read More

WORK ROOM: Sterile Box

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An adjacent flasking box 3x3x3 ft can be:construe ted from a cardboard box cut to shape,- lined with aluminium foil and covered with Saran Wrap, with a sloped opening and hand holes at the bottom; ... Read More

WORMS: In Compost

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Their casts cause breakdown of the compost by reducing the air flow and it sours, the pH increases and it becomes more acid; water wi th Malathion to control them. OR82-102 Read More

CROWDING PLANTS: Do Not Do it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Air circulation is very important in the growth process. OD72-227 Read More

BRACTS ON SPIKES: But Flower Buds Don't Show There

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Both oncidiums and phalaenopsis require a cool treatment of several weeks to promote flowering. A80-960 Read More