Category: Orchid Doctor

PHALAENOPSIS: Flowering Controlled with Artificial Lighting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is neither effective or necessary because their response is to temparature of about 60 to 65 deg.F. at night and a daylength of from 12 to 16 hours; by pinching spikes just below the bottom flow... Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Flowering Time Controlled

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Pinch the flower stems just below the uppermost (first) vegetative buds; keep them cool and humid; they will branch anew and flower in 70 to 90 days earlier in a tempera- ture of 65 to 80 deg.F, ra... Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Growing Pots in a Pipe-rack on a Vertical Plane

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In South Flor- ida growers improve on the growth and flowering by racking pots on shelves of parallel pipes adjusted to take different size pots; all face south; pots are tipped slightly to shed wa... Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Growth Affected by Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Plants grow faster if the flower spikes are removed to divert development. A75-803Plants grow faster if the spikes are removed to divert development. A85-1435 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Husky Fiber

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Keep the medium moist, fertilize the plants monthly with a balanced fertilizer (1-1-1) and apply 60 to 65 dF (16 to 18 dC) as a minimum night temperature, with 1800 footcandles of light. A84-1061 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: In the Home

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Most important is giving them enough light but if direct sunlight hits them after 10 A.M. they will develop sunburn spots, so stay short of full light. A81-27 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Keikis Production

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Those hybrids made with P. lueddemann- iana tend to produce keikis when grown too warm or with over- long days. A87-818 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Leaf Crinkling

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Causes include genetics, mechanical problems, or lack of water; check the roots, if they are dry and blunt-tipped you have a problem with soluble salts and if so, cut off the spike flush with the t... Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Leaf Pitting and Collapse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be induced by exposure to cold temperatures of 35 to 45 dF (2 to 7 dC), the amount depends on length of exposure and the age of the leaves, old ones being less susceptible; mesophyll leaf co... Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Leaf Splitting Down the Center

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An unusual problem caused perhaps by low humidity or uneven watering, both lame excuses. A85-872 Read More