Category: Orchid Doctor

LABELS: Vinyl

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Heavy vinyl pieces can be cut into strips and inscribed with a Sharpie permanent marker, which is waterproof and writes on anything. OIE87jy-ll Read More

LACEWINGS, GREEN: A Predator Insect

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Can be purchased and released in the greenhouse to eliminate some flying pests. A86-1141 Read More

LADY BUGS: For Aphid Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They can't control an infestation. A74-708 Read More

LADY BUGS: Lady Bugs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago As insects for mite control in greenhouses, they are effective for biological control to such an extent that extra mites have to be put in the greenhouse so the voracious lady bugs do not starve to... Read More

LAELIA SPECIOSA: Difficult Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Almost impossible to flower it north of Mexico because of lack of year-round sun and a long dry season; try it on bark, high up, with absolutely no spray of water from October to April; fertilize o... Read More

LAELIAS: Cold-tolerant Hybrids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Not all of them are cold-tolerant, as for out-of-doors conditions but many species can be grown with cymbidiums, above all the favorite L. anceps; for details and names refer to OA82-134 Read More

LAELIAS: Hereditary Influences

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In breeding, they have dominant characteristics; refer to A60-14 Read More

LAELIAS: Rupiculous Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Leaves should have a red tinge by being exposed to very bright light; they grow on mountain tops on rocks in full sun in winter and slight shade in summer; they need good air circulation; nightly d... Read More

LAMINAR FLOW CABINET: A Work Area Free From Air-borne Spores

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Provides steady stream of sterile air, preventing contamination in flasking procedures. A72-1094; for a report of experiments after 15 months with Laminar-flow set refer to OR77-203+ 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