Category: Culture

COCONUT FIBERS: Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use and status in the U.S. data of a survey; popularity and effectiveness; refer to A86-500; Husky Fiber mentioned A84-493 Read More

COCONUT FIBERS: Used on Chysis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Long lasting, quick-draining, organic fiber used in a loose, fluffy fashion, good for various genera, but a rigid support or topping with pebbles is necessary until roots take hold. A82-52 Read More

COCONUT WATER: Or Coconut Milk

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A liquid endosperm which enhances growth of cells, etc., in flasks, its composition and effect are not determined; from green coconuts preferred; can be autoclaved. OBII-264 Read More

COLD PROTECTION: In Sudden Spells

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Florida plants can be moved inside the home or covered with polyethylene; overhead sprinklers can be turned on; for these and other cautionary measures refer to F85-157 Read More

COLD PROTECTION: In Texas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Details of winter cover of polyethylene supported by wood frame and clothesline for temporary structure in emergency. A86-918 Read More

COOL-GROWING PLANTS: Chemistry

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Coolness combined with light allows plants to accumulate sugar reserves which are bound to anthocyanins to stabilize colors and protect cells from harmful irradiation; refer to A85-1339 Read More

COOL-GROWING PLANTS: In Warm Areas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Provide individual up-close humidity and coolness by using cement/asbestos pipes as "cooling cylinders", as mounts for the plants and keep the containers filled with water. A81-1228 Read More

COOL-GROWING PLANTS: For Outdoors Growing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For an intermediate range of temperatures, 135 species from Ecuador listed as possibilities, refer to OA81-41 Read More

CORK: As Mounts for Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago C. aclandiae, C. walkeriana, C. nobilior, and C. schilleriana, all Braz ilian bifoliates, grow on fissured bark or moss-covered rocks in a pronounced wet and dry seasonal change; cork allows roots ... Read More

CORK: For Mounts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Mosses and lichens found on a piece of bark at time of purchase should have no ill effects on a plant, but can be easily removed with a wire brush. A87-818 Read More