Category: Orchid Doctor

FUMIGATION, U.S.D.A.: Counter-acting Effects of Fumigation of Imported Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An anti-transpirant sprayed on orchids prior to import would be of no value in countering USDA fumigation damage. A79-674 Read More

FUNGAL DISEASES: Full Listing of Pests

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the causes, hosts, symptoms, controls of every reported type refer to OBIV-2 74 Read More

FUNGAL ROTS: Cured with Sprays

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The three effective sprays are Physan 20 at 5ml. to 5 litres of water, Natriphene at lg to 2 litres of water,and Ben late at 3g to 2 litres of water. AU83-251 Read More

FUNGICIDES AND FERTILIZERS: Applied At the Same Time

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Do not do it; apply fertilizer two days after application of a fungicide. A81-266 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Broad-spectrum

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Benlate (benomyl) or Banrot are best. A76-206 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Combined with Pesticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Both Manzate and Benlate can be combined with Malathion. A73-991 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Combining Other Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Physan 20 is a fungicide, bactericide and algecide combined. A79-910 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Compatibility of Benlate and Truban

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are freely compatible, use lttpg. Ben late and ltpg. Truban. A82-1178 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Effective

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The most effective is Benlate. A76-698 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