Category: Orchid Doctor

BASKETS, WIRE: For Various Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago An open.-mesh basket filled with fir bark is the nearest thing to growing orchids on trees. A77-731 Read More

BASKETS, WOOD: Chemical Treatment Against Rot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Experiment included pine, cypress, fir hardwoods; completed baskets were soaked for a few minutes then dried for several weeks and thoroughly washed; copper napthenate colors dark wood a muddy choc... Read More

BASKETS: For Vandaceous Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Because these plants set back if moved from their pots, a basket is preferred so that the plant and basket can be soaked in water so the roots can be coiled around the basket before it is placed in... Read More

BEECH LEAVES: Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A mix of leaves, charcoal and perlite, some with fine bark, some with moss, provided the best conditions for growing in a test. Ca85#3-9 Read More

BEER: As Bait for Slugs and Snails

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Fill a small container such as a thimble with beer and sink it in the earth to ground level; prime with beer around the edge; add a small amount of metaldehyde to the beer; snails can't get out aga... Read More

BEER: As Nutrient Element

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago 1 part to 40 parts water; initial response of plants most favorable; beer and 1/4 strength organic solution made plants prosper at first in normal medium; then white mold appeared caused by yeasts;... Read More

BEER: As Slug Bait

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Report of Dr. Floyd F. Smith to the Entomological Society of America on success of stale beer; superior to metaldehyde. C70-15; C70-86+ Read More

BEES: As Pest in Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Spring is when they appear most; bumblebees seek out cymbidiums; honey-bees are a lesser nuisance. OR74-226They can pollinate some plants, and cause flowers to fade; screen air openings; use a swat... Read More

BEETLES: Black Twig Borers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Dendrobium beetles in Florida; treat with Diazinon or Sevin. AH86-56 Read More

ACID OR ALKALINE: Changing the Values

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 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