Category: Ailments

WETTING AGENTS: Good Ones

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Rohm & Haas, Triton B-1956, and DuPont Wetter-Sticker. A80-960 Read More

WETTING AGENTS: Overuse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Too much may cause curl in cymbidium flowers, and other problems unknown. C72-122 Read More

PSEUDOBULBS: Cracking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Cattleyas sometimes develop horizontal cracks or breaks in their pseudobulbs and the upper part can break off under the weight of the flowers; the cause in not known; it may be genetic; illus. AH59... Read More

PESTICIDES: Data and Conduct

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Explanation of all the terms for 11 fungicides used on orchids; 23 insecticides with trade names and toxicity ratings; for details refer to NZ86-47; for classification of them see OA82-113 Read More

DEXOL: Granule Treatment for Mealybugs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They seemed to become resistant to it so recourse was had to using alcohol mixed with water, swabbed on. OIE-87Jy-2; a granular systemic. OIE87Jan-8 Read More

DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE: Control of Virus

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Has been used on aroids with aspirin, no explanation; no case reported of use on orchids. A85-1119 Read More

DIMITE: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Nervousness, tremor, dizziness and convulsions. A68-583 Read More

MOSS: Growing on Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is not considered harmful to plants; try using a dryer mode of culture. A69-793 Read More

DITHANE-M45: Is it Safe?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago At the rate of 1.5 tpg it is as effective as Captan Ferbam or Maned for control of botrytis, rusts, but is not as good as benomyl. A80-960 Read More

DRY ROT: How to Prevent

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Specimen showed infection by Pythium "black rot", which is a water mold found in tubs, troughs which are used to hold water in a greenhouse; use 1 level tablespoon of Dexon 35, a specific control, ... Read More