Category: Cattleya Alliance

BLACK TIPS: On New Shoots on Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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

B. DIGBYANA VAR. FIMBRITELA: Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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

CATTLEYA GASKELLIANA: Multiple Leads; How to Encourage?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cut the rhizome in places part way through; let sections root; repot separately. A79-272 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Light Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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, BIFOLIATES: Flower Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In December and January when most problems arise, the alliance is fussy about conditions necessary to produce good flowers because of the lack of light, etc.; good light, a steady supply of food an... Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Cultural Problems Set Right

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For professional advice on light requirements, specific temperatures to use, watering practices, humidity levels, fertilizing routines, etc., with much related detail, refer to A83-129; 344;469;612 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Sheaths Dry Out Without Buds

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Reasons are variable and uncertain but C. mossiae hybrids produce flowers after sheaths dry, they flower fall to spring; if the problem is wide-spread the culture may be faulty; other causes may be... Read More

CATTLEYAS: Tetraploids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Can be identified by the thick succulence of their leaves and their sharp edges. ODA78(1)23 Read More

CATTLEYAS: Two-month Old Sheaths Do Not Produce

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is not abnormal, some species mature their growths months before flowering; growers can make use of lights to extend "length of day" to slow flowering time after sheaths are made up; 75 to 95 da... Read More

EPIDENDRUM STAMFORDIANUM: Inflorescence From Apex Rather Than Base of Pseudobulb

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is abnormal; but abnormal spiking occurs infrequently with many species. A71-153 Read More