Category: Orchid Doctor

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Strap-leaved Kinds

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Long-petailed species and hybrids present problems of flowering successfully; for cultural advice refer to OA&5-172 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Temperature Requirements in a Nutshell

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cool: P. insigne, fairrieanum, and druryi ; Moderately cool: exul, gratrixianum, hi rsutis s imum, villosum, spicerianum, venusturn; Moderately warm: the multiflowered kinds such as phiiippinensis,... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Temperatures to Set Bulbs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The time of year to set low temperatures varies with the species; some need 55 deg.F. nights for two to three weeks beginning in March; December and January types need 55 deg.F. for two to three we... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Their Diseases and Insect Pests

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For an up-to-date review with controls, refer to OD83-55 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: To Force Blooming

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In the home, place the plants on an unhealed windowsill in December or January for a month and do not water . OIE87Jan-3 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: To Show Flowers Off to Advantage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Let the flower open for ten days before tying it upright to a stake. Ca8lMar-9 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Under Lights

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No tight rules apply, let the temperature range be whatever seems reasonably normal but raise the lamps if it reaches the high eighties and add more air circulation; humidity is reasonably good in ... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Vinicolor Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A proposed horticultural term "vinicolor" to be applicable to only a restricted number; definition given. A85-1428 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Warm Growing Species Grown with Phalaenopsis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They both enjoy good phalaenopsis cultural conditions. A83-1156 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Warmth Required

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For all hybrids and most species the night minimum temperature should be 64.4 dF to 71.6 dF (18 to 22 dC) and 86 dF to 95 dF (30 to 35 dC) during the day maximum; low temperatures retard growth and... Read More