Category: Orchid Doctor

MONURON (KARMEX-W): Weed-killer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sometimes recommended for destroying Oxalis in orchid pots; has not been cleared (1984) for use on orchids and would be used at owner1s risk. A84-819 Read More

MOON PHASES: At Pollination Time

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It had no effect on capsule set of Oncid. variegatum; extensive experiments at the University of Puerto Rico proved it did not matter whether the first quarter phase, the full moon, the third quart... Read More

MOON PHASES: For Hybridizing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The optimum time to hybridize is between the period three days before and three days after the first quarter phase of the moon; 2nd best time is just before or after 3rd quarter phase. ODA76(4)-22;... Read More

MOON PHASES: Influence on Fertility of Crosses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Make crosses only four times during the month: two days before the first quarter moon; one day after the first quarter moon; the day before the last quarter moon; and, on the full moon. OR79-116; t... Read More

MOSS FLIES: Not a Harmless Nuisance

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The larvae eat the roots of young growing Pleiones; spray them with Malathion, then repeat to kill the next generation. OR82-402 Read More

MOSS, FERN: An Excellent Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Thuidium delicatulum grows mostly on half-rotted trees and logs on the forest floor in sizeable sheets; after three years experiment with it only paphiopedilum didn't: grow well on it because it wa... Read More

MOSS, SHEET: An Excellent Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Hypnum imponens, it grows with Fern moss (which see) and it has the same characteristics. A65-667+ Read More

MOSS: Growing on Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is not considered harmful to plants; try using a dryer mode of culture. A69-793 Read More

MOSS: On Tree-fern Slabs or Potting Media

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is a good practice to get it to grow with those plants which should not dry out between waterings; it also prevents growth of algae. A68-1007 Read More

MOSSES, WOODLAND: As Growing Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Two types are recommended: Rhytidiopsis robusta, found in damp boggy locations and on rocks in dank shade; and, Camptothecium aerium, also found on rocks, cliff faces, trees, northern exposures wit... Read More