Category: Cattleya Alliance

The Catt House

Author is Ken Slump, posted about 1 month ago Cattleyas Set the standard by Which Other Genera Can Be Grown IN ORCHID LITERATURE AND discussions, it is common to read or hear references to “typical orchid conditions” or “basic orchid cult... Read More

CATTLEYA BLOSSOM BROWN NECROTIC STREAK DISEASE: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Occurs in Australia; symptoms described by its name; no leaf symptoms; is sudden and destructive; may be a complex of viruses. OD68-149 Read More

B. DIGBYANA VAR. FIMBRITELA: Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Takes practically full sunlight, liberal watering and a night temperature of 60 deg. F. A63-390 Many are reluctant to flower; buy only those with evidence of flowering; hang high and dry; if it ... Read More

BLACK ROT: Tips of New Cattleyas Turn Brown

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Caused by a fungus; remove all infected growth; soak pot and plant in 1/2 tpg. Dexon-35 or Benlate. A72-686; F69-94 Read More

ALGAE: Control in Cattleya House

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Physan 20 may be too expensive; Phygon is cheaper for use on evaporative cooling pads. A74-969 Read More

BRASSOLAELIOCATTLEYAS: Flowers Last Only Eight Days, Why?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Temperatures day and night may be slightly off, 65 deg.F at night fall and winter is too high, and 70 to 75 deg.F. is below daytime optimum. A73-208 Read More

BLACK TIPS: On New Shoots on Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago If the blackening does not progress rapidly it is probably not due to disease but excessive use of fertilizer. A72-1100 Read More

BLACK ROT: On Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Control with Truban or Dexon-35; Truban is gaining favor over Dexon-35; drench or soak in 1 tpg. A72-341; A75-680; A79-1112; use Tersan or Fermate. S198 Read More

CATTLEYA DOWIANA: Difficult to Grow

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Use 2,500 to 2,900 fcs.; constant moisture; no direct sunlight; use fiberglass or frosted glass as covering; no overhead spraying; use temperature of 60 deg.F. at night and up to 75 deg. F. days; u... Read More

CATTLEYA GASKELLIANA: Multiple Leads; How to Encourage?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted about 4 years ago Cut the rhizome in places part way through; let sections root; repot separately. A79-272 Read More