Category: Orchid Doctor

POTS, PLASTIC: Transparent Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Promotes algae growth inside; it is an advantage to see root growth inside but the light transmission leads to growth of algae and moss inside the pot so the advantage is lost. OR74-77; if the tran... Read More

POTS, STYROFOAM: Advantages

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Light weight; retain moisture in the mix; algal and fungal growth are lessened; they are porous; several genera have been grown successfully in them. A68-232; OWD Read More

POTS: A Kitchen Colander Can Be Used

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A ten-inch plastic one with a full complement of holes provided excellent drainage and aeration for a specimen miltonia, fitted into a normal pot. A82-586 Read More

POTS: Air-cone Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Pots with an empty space in the bottom-center designed to reduce sogginess; they provide good drainage and the condition of the roots and the mix can be "viewed" fairly well. OD88-19 Read More

POTS: Are Clay or Plastic Ones Preferable?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The main thing is to use only one kind, in order to achieve uniform watering if possible; if a choi ce is faced, choose clay pots with at least three slits in the sides low down because it is impos... Read More

POTS: For Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Small laundry baskets of plastic mesh about 18 inches wide are used in the Bianchi establishment on Long Island to grow cymbidiums in. OA82-8 Read More

POTTING MEDIA: A New But Already Long-lasting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Equal parts of charcoal, peat and styrofoam is a satisfactory mix for nearly all orchids. Wll-212 Read More

POTTING MEDIA: Absent From the Pot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be done: vandaceous genera, various dendrobiums and oncidiums, in South Florida will grow in their containers without visible means of support if the owner can find the time to syringe, wate... Read More

POTTING MEDIA: Acidity Test

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use litmus paper and test the pH of the water as it runs out of the bottom of the pot. ODA76(1)-30 Read More

POTTING MEDIA: An Excellent Test Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This choice was for a 50/50 mix of coarse fir bark and coarse peanut shells. AU84-202 Read More