Category: Orchid Doctor

FOLIAR FEEDING: Sugars

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use a mist sprayer to apply a solution containing one tpg. regular fertilizer plus 2 tpg. of sugar at time of spiking; dilute molasses can also be used. OA82-73 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Through Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Foliar applications of nutrients can cause salt build-up on leaf surfaces; this supports algae growth; wash off the salt. F79-117 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Through Leaves, Etc.

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The cuticle areas of (non-orchid?) plants can absorb fertilizer; it can enter easily. C73-106 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Who Uses It?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago At Kew it is mostly used in preference to fertilizing in the pots. OR87-7 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: With Water Soluble Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use a mister or fine spray, especially on the undersides of leaves; 90% can be absorbed at the proper dilution; do not use in hot sun; do not use on newly potted plants before signs of activity. S114 Read More

FOLPET: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Diarrhea, weight loss. A68-583 Read More

FOOD ELEMENTS: 14 Needed by Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The major elements are: nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potash (K); from the air and water are derived: hydrogen, oxygen, carbon; the trace and minor elements are: sulfur, manganese, iron, zinc,... Read More

FOOD: Orchids as a Source

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They have been eaten in different parts of the world; refer to A59-351+ Read More

FOOT-CANDLES READING: By Means of Photographic Light Meter (weston Master)

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Read the light reflected from the surface of white blotting or type-writing paper without light from any other source; multiply the meter reading by four. A67-415; A74-34; Sekonic meter. A68-431 Read More

ACID OR ALKALINE: Changing the Values

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Various means can be used: tufa, a limestone form, can be added to paphiopedilums from limestone cliffs; bark composts acidify with age; peatmoss, pine needles, oak leaves in the mix produce acidit... Read More