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ROTS: Fungus or Bacterial

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Systemic controls that are recommended for use on seedlings or mature plants include such names as Benlate and Difolatan especially for fungal problems; Black rot and Brown rot are both caused by b... Read More

ROTS: Pseudobulbs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bulb rot or black rot is caused by Pythium and Phytophthora, which are closely related soil-inhabiting fungi whi ch spread under warm wet conditions and can be splashed about with a hose; try to ap... Read More

RUPICULOUS ORCHIDS: Rock-loving Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Brazil, many small laelias are rupiculous, such as L. cinnabarina, harpophylla, milleri, rupestris, flava, briegeri; they tend, when used in hybridizing, to reduce the size of their off-spring, ... Read More

RUSTS: Uredo Nigropunctata

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Occurs infrequently in Florida; it forms conspicuous irregular orange and black pustules on both surfaces of the leaves; cut them off and destroy them; try ferbam at 1.5 ttpg. weekly, or Plantvax 7... Read More

TREES, HOST: In Barbados

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They include Frangipani, plumeria sp., mango, Mangifera indica, calabash, Crescentia cujete, star apple, Pouteria caimito, and some palms; refer to OR74-264 Read More

Orchids - A Brief Introduction

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Our earth is adorned with millions of beautiful specimens of flora and fauna, the plant group ‘orchids’ is one of them. They have probably been around much before man appeared on earth. Many ancien... Read More

Orchid Ecology

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Every individual adapts to a set natural environment conditions of a particular area, which in other words is called its natural habitat. When this individual is removed from its natural environmen... Read More

Growth Requirements of Epiphytes

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Based on habitat there are basically two types of orchids; epiphytes and terrestrials. It is essential to know whether the orchid you are attempting to grow is an epiphyte or a terrestrial, as requ... Read More

Growth requirements of Terrestrial Orchids

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Mostly erect plants, the terrestrial orchids are hardier plants than the epiphytic orchids and should be tried first by the beginners. Though, terrestrial are less popular than the epiphytic orchid... Read More

Orchid Flowering in Nature

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Gaining popularity on the basis of beautiful and unique flowers, orchids, come under the group Angiosperms which includes all flowering plants. Based on the flower size they can be grouped into two... Read More