Category: Orchid Doctor

LAMPS: Gro-lux

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Their effect on the growth of seedlings was superior under controlled conditions to the growth under greenhouse conditions. A64-948Their effectiveness = the Sylvania company has published informati... Read More

LANDSCAPING: With Orchid Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Select plants which produce showy specimen plants and choose the host trees suitable for them with no low branches or dense foliage to shade them too much or hide them from view; schombburgkias, cy... Read More

LATH HOUSES: Advantages

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the Gulf Coast area; description; specifications; instructions on culture; refer to A75-518+ Read More

LATH HOUSES: Percentage of Shade Advisable in Texas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Plan for two-thirds shade if the house is covered in winter; if not, use three-quarters shade nearly; adjust the amount by spacing the laths. A72-807 Read More

LATH HOUSES: Spacing of Standard Lath

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The spaces between less than 2-inch lath should be the same width as the lath for most places; snow-fence can be well used for the purpose. A83-600 Read More

LATH ROLLER BLINDS: Making and Installing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The materials required and their assembly, with illustrations; refer to OR76-155 Read More

LAVA ROCK: A Review of Culture After Two Years Trial

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red lava rock in clay pots was still ideal for a general collection of cattleyas; phalaenopsis, in plastic pots; vandas in one-inch size rock also in plastic, the same for dendrobiums, equitant onc... Read More

LAVA ROCK: Also Called Scoria

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red lava rock can be obtained in the western States from commercial-industrial roofers and from plant nurseries. A83-951 Read More

LAVA ROCK: As a Substitute for Bark

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red lava has distinctive characteristics, for comments, comparisons, criticism which point up mostly its advantages, such as re-usability for many applications and because it does not assimilate ni... 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