Category: Orchid Doctor

MALATHION: Organophosphorous Compound

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is effective against aphids, thrips, mealey bugs, scale insects, and fungus gnats; has a short residual action. AH13 Read More

MALATHION: Safe Dose for the Immersion of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use 1.5 tpg. of 50% liquid, or 2 ttpg. of the 25%WP. A77-1101 Read More

MALATHION: The 25w Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A wettable powder, it should be used at 2ttpg plus 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon of wetting agent for best effect. A82-1178 Read More

MALATHION: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, nasal discharge, congestion, nervousness, tremor, dizziness and convulsions. A68-583 Read More

MANEB: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Irritates the skin and eyes; stomach ulcers; injures the liver and kidney; depresses the brain; produces violent reaction in association with liquor. A68-583 Read More

MANURES: As Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Chicken and other animal manures contain organic materials which can accumulate in the potting medium to reduce its aeration; the major nutrients are present and most of the micronutrients. P68(3)-... Read More

MANURES: Manure-water as Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The smell is objectionable; a haphazard method of obtaining the proper materials and nutrients; may be advantageous as a supplemental feed and to increase the bacterial activity in the pot. F74-33 Read More

MANURES: Tea Time

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Make it with Super Manure (4-4-2) at the rate of 10 tablespoons to a haIf-galIon of water in a jar, shake it, let it stand a day, pour two measures of it into a five-galIon bucket and fill the rest... Read More

MARBLE CHIPS: For Compot Seedlings

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago One to three mm. size of grit chips are first boiled in water for 10 minutes and then cooled; cymbidiums out of flask then can be planted into it, watered with a weak fertilizer, placed under light... Read More

MASDEVALLIAS: As Problem Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bud drying and dropping occurs when dryness happens; plants need constant moist medium; drying can shock them; also, high temperatures hurt them; other causes of bud drop are mites, or plant lice, ... Read More