Category: Cattleya Alliance

CATTLEYAS: Repotted Plants Developed Roots But the Leaves Became Soft and Bulbs Shrivelled

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago To cure, put all in a polyethylene bag, close the top, place it out of direct sun for three weeks for new roots to show. A72-55 Read More

CATTLEYAS: How to Delay Blooming

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago On other than C. mossiae try 65 deg.F night temperature November 1 to January 25 or 30, then drop to 55 deg. to May 1, then up to 60 to 65 deg. to flower. A78-909 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Hereditary Influences

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In breeding they have certain dominant characteristics; refer to A60-14 Read More

CATTLEYA BLOSSOM BROWN NECROTIC STREAK DISEASE: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 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

CATTLEYAS: Leads; Only One of Four New Ones Produced Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago This is not uncommon due primarily to culture, but parentage is a factor; try good culture first. A67-1010 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Leaves as Indicators

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Avoid plants with red color unless all the seedlings show red; avoid pleated or irregular leaves. ODA78(l)23 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Leaves with Hooks on Their Ends

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A pronounced hook to the leaf indicates an award-potential plant; also the lower third of the leaf will be the widest. ODA78(l)23 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Light Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago To flower moderately well they should have 1,500 fc. A79-124; no buds set if daylight exceeds 18 hours. A80-513 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Flowers with White Warts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Likely caused by spider mites; use malathion or Kelthane, plus 1/2 teaspoon liquid dish-washing solution per gallon of water. A78-1124 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Flowers Open Prematurely

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Cloudy weather causes short-day effect and stimulates flowering; weak light causes lack of carbohydrates. A77-619 Read More