Category: Orchid Doctor

OSMUNDA: Its Qualities

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Many growers use it for all genera; it should be relatively strong in fiber quality, not decaying and soft; it has largely been replaced by bark. A74-114 Read More

OSMUNDA: Preparation for Use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It grows in swamps; grub out the roots of the fern; dry them and remove soil and debris; sterilize with methyl bromide, to kill weed seeds, but handle with care; store in burlap bags; for use, soak... Read More

OSMUNDA: The Ferns

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Of the 13 native to North America, three grow in Canada; descriptions, growing areas,etc. refer to Ca-81(3)-30; digging up, preparation fcr potting material, and use as a potting medium. Ca8l(3)-35 Read More

OSMUNDA: Treatment in the Pot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Drench with 4% formalin to kill Fusarium spores. A86-74 Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Florida

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 12 popular plants which survive year round in the open; Laelia rubescens, Cattleya skinneri, Dendrobium nobile, D. aggregatum, Encyclia radiata, E. cochleata, E. cordigera, E. alata, E. bractescens... Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Miami Area

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "grow or go" applies to orchids of minor importance in a large garden; plants are attached especially to oak trees on the east side at a point where water sprinklers hit a window-screener pouch wit... Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Minnesota

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Plants grown in full sun eight hours a day all summer until frost, flowered much better than those grown outside in shade; especially vandas and cattleyas. OIE85-19 Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Southern California

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In the Hollywood area the following plants can be grown: Epidendrums, eight popular Laelia species, three Lycastes, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Encyclias, Oncidiums and many others; perhaps 90% of all ... Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Summer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For pointers on when to move them, where to put them, what to do for pests and other problems, such as when the owner is absent refer to Ca82-82(5)-39 Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: List of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago These are recommended: cymbidiums, dendrobiums, coelogynes, bifrenarias, odontoglossums, masdevallias, stanhopeas, pleiones, laelias, vandas (strap-leaf and terete),, OD87-59 Read More