Category: Culture

KEIKIS: On Vandas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago To induce them to grow use 6-benzylaminopurine; in aqueous solutions in concentration of one to 100 ppm.; or in paste or salve with lanolin; refer to A77-415+; A78-495; A78-909When the off-shoots a... Read More

KEROSENE: As Emergency Fuel

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Can be used in a greenhouse if the flame is properly adjusted to burn bluish or as white as possible. A73-409 Read More

LABELS: To Retain Pencilled Information

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Writing on plastic can be protected from smearing, fading, algae, etc., by spraying with clear Krylon. 0D72-134 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: For Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Young cattleyas can stand more light than mature plants, not less; no reason to shade them, except to watch the moisture content of small plants. A68-911 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: Morning Light Is Important

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The first light in the morning can be as strong as possible to start off the process of carbohydrate formation; light is much more intense at midday. AU79-37 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: Morning Light Preference Shown by Plants in Natural Habitat

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is apparent when photographing plants on trees, they are located on the east side; in the greenhouse the best growing light is the morning light. A73-683; A73-781 Read More

CARBON DIOXIDE: Percentages of Composition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In air it is about three hundredths of one percent; plants can use greater amounts to approximately 0.5 to 1%; data not related to orchids. OR72-34 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: Requirements for Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago An intensity of 2,000 to 3,000fc. is an excellent range; the higher the light the more cooling and ventilation required. A68-56 Read More

LIGHT, NATURAL: Requirements for Maximum Light

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For a review of excess or weak light effects and their results, refer to A67-468+; AH42+ 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