Category: Culture

FOLIAR FEEDING: Benefits

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Research shows many plants, presumably including orchids, are able to absorb nutrients through their leaves, buds, flowers and fruits. OD72-211Research shows that certain plants are able to absorb ... Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Foliar Uptake

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Absorption of phosphate demonstrated; refer to W2-155 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: In Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Experiments showed that foliar feeding by absorption through the leaves took place, if at all, at inconsequential rates. A64-391 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Not Satisfactory for Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Good for tomatoes and plants with pubescent foliage, thin cuticles and many stomata; orchid leaves have thick cuticles usually, few stomata, and are resistant to water loss; their roots are especia... Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Through Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Foliar applications of nutrients can cause salt build-up on leaf surfaces; this supports algae growth; wash off the salt. F79-117 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Through Leaves, Etc.

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The cuticle areas of (non-orchid?) plants can absorb fertilizer; it can enter easily. C73-106 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: With Water Soluble Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Use a mister or fine spray, especially on the undersides of leaves; 90% can be absorbed at the proper dilution; do not use in hot sun; do not use on newly potted plants before signs of activity. S114 Read More

GXBBERELLIC ACID: Effect on Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For commentary refer to A57-496+; A58-398+ and 537+ Read More

GXBBERELLIC ACID: Effect on Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Three bulb divisions were treated with Ethylene Glycol Ether Gibberellate 0.6% in a solvent 5.1 acetone; isopropanol system; spray was directed at spikes using atomizertype hand spray to point of r... Read More

FERTILIZERS: 30-10-10 with Soil Acidifiers and Chelated Iron

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A suitable fertilizer, use 1/2 tpg. at every watering but let 10% of the liquid run out of the pot for leaching action. A74-114 Read More