Category: Culture

WATERING METHODS: Temperature Controlled Water

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Attach a "Y" hose connector to the household hot and cold water taps so that it can be used to adjust the proportion of warm water into the hose; adjust temperature to about 70 deg.F.; automatic te... Read More

WATERING TIMING: Don't Plan a Definite Day for Watering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago First determine the moisture condition of the bottom of the pot if possible, not the top, and water accordingly regardless of the day. OD72-227 Read More

WATERING TIMING: Evening Watering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago During the warm months and hot nights a good solid watering of cymbidiums is recommended; in some areas commercial growers water at night. OD74-184 Read More

WATERING TIMING: Night Watering, or Late in the Day

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For odontoglossums during the summer, watering can be done at night without detriment to the plants AU76-75; for cymbidiums watering is best done at dusk during the summer to facilitate cooling and... Read More

WINDOW GREENHOUSE: Construction and Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Installation; summer heat problems and their control; use of humidity tray; use of plastic cover in winter to save heat; plants listed for full sun treatment, and for shade conditions; refer to ODA... Read More

WINDOW GREENHOUSE: Plants to Grow

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Suggested: Epi. cochleatum and Epi. radiatum; Onc. Java, Onc. papilio, Onc. pulchellum, Onc. ampliatum, Onc. varicosum var. rogersii and Onc. splendidum; Paph. harrisianum and many green-leaved one... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: Recommended Plants Listed

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Epidendrum tampense, Epi. difforme, Epiphronitis Veitchii, Paphiopedilum Maudiae 'Magnificum', Brassavola nodosa, Aspasia principissa, and Brapasia Serene. A74-517Smaller Slc. hybrids, Cattleya lut... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: Secrets of Successful Procedures

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use clear plastic containers; get good roots started; watering is critical; humidity should be distinguished from watering, and the means to achieve maximum conditions; light is critical for flower... Read More

WINTER GROWING: Myths Associated with it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Such as dormancy, which may be overdone; amount of light available; watering and spraying can actually be heavier because of lack of humidity in dry heater areas; phalaenopsis can prosper and harde... Read More

WIRE: How to Straighten It

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cut off desired length from a roll, fix one end to a base and attach the other end in the bit of an electric drill, hold the wire taut, allow drill to turn a second or two. A69-884 Read More