Category: Orchid Doctor

MILLIPEDES: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Drench with 1 ttpg. Diazinon WP. A77-995; drench lightly with Chlordane 45% concentrate at one fluid oz. per two gals, water. A71-1102 Read More

MILLIPEDES: Damage Done

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Millipedes do not harm plants. A76-14 Read More

MILLIPEDES: Not Considered a Major Pest

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Probably they are most attracted to the moisture in pots or the humidity in trays but they can easily be controlled with Malathion. A83-816 Read More

MILTONIA SCORCH: A Bacterial Disease

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Attacks both leaves and pseudobulbs, where it appears as if tissue had been eaten away; cut out all decayed matter, soak in Anti-Damp or Natriphene, then swab with Tersan. A73-816 Read More

MILTONIA SCORCH: Bacterial Tip Burn

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Appears only on miltonias; not yet identified; cool temperatutes cause it; extremely infectious; water-soaked spots appear on edge of leaf, often on the new ones and spreads to pseudobulbs which tu... Read More

MILTONIAS: Brazilian Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Details of the approach to and the problems involved with the breeding of these plants, with pros and cons on many points raised for consideration; refer to A86-892 Read More

MILTONIAS: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The story in France, where some of the greats come from; a review. W9-57 Read More

MILTONIAS: Growths Turn Yellowish-green and Fall

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Perhaps over-watering or accumulating salts in the medium cause this to new growths; try applying water liberally to the dry plants, after 15 minutes repeat. A77-527 Read More

MILTONIAS: Leaves Show Sudden Brown Patches

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sample inspected showed no pathogens; the tip burn may have been caused by too strong fertilizer or lack of leaching. A65-910 Read More

MILTONIAS: Leaves with Accordion-like Pleating

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Step up the watering to two or three times weekly. A79-2 Read More