Category: Cymbidiums

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Early Breeding Results

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago List of first to third generations with six species; refer to A70-100+; AU70-28+ Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Meaning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This designation refers to the flower size not the foliage, as in Japan. OIE88Jan-9 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Status of the Descriptive

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Should the awards system recognize them? OA83-120 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Temperatures Required

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Maximum and minimum difference is less than that required for standards (25 deg.F.); when grown with cattleyas they flower a month or two earlier. OD74-136 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Bleed Lips

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Is usually caused by pollination removal of the anther cap and injury to the labellum; causes reddish coloration of the lip; does not occur in albinos. AU78-143 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Blooming Frequency From the Same Bulb

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Most modern hybrids will bloom a second time from a green bulb but rarely for a third year. C71-199 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Blooms with Small Raised Bumps

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Probably caused by spider mites, plant lice or aphids; before the buds form control with malathion but add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid detergent to the spray. A78-812 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowering Stimulation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When spikes are growing, the total quantity of nutrition absorbed increases and the fertilization with a higher E.C. or parts per million, increases quality. OA87-199 Read More

CYMBIDIUM TIP BURN: Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Botrytis. sp. cause leaf tip to become spotted; the spots join up to cause tip to die; powdery masses of spores show; cut off and treat with Tersan or other fungicide. N317 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Definition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Any hybrid with at least one dwarf species as a parent or in its immediate background. OA79-52 Read More