Category: Orchid Doctor

SEED BANKS: Australian Orchid Foundation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The most effective collector and distributor of local and foreign seed for conservation, and well worth any enlightened grower's support; flasks frequently available; address 107 Roberts St.,Eseend... Read More

SEED BANKS: Australian Terrestrial Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Procedures of the Australian Orchid Foundation and their seed bank procedures; flasks of species of both terrestrials and many exotic epiphytes from other countries; lists of those available at $12... Read More

SEED BANKS: Cryogenic Gene Bank

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago At the University of California, Irvine, CA 92717, the Arboretum is developing facilities for preserving seed for the distant future; it requires assistance. A86-249 Read More

SEED GERMINATION: Mature Plants and Their Condition for Mycorrhizal Seed Germination

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago All mature plants are supposed to have the necessary fungi as required by symbionts, but exceptions may occur. A85-832 Read More

SEED GERMINATION: With Fungicides and Bactericides in the Flasking Media

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Protection of the seed against contamination in flasks by this method has been worked out; refer to OR-220 Read More

SEED PODS: Cattleya Pods Split Prematurely

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be caused by incompatibility of the cross; the seed is not viable; it happens when one or both parents are triploids. A69-700 Read More

SEED PODS: Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It takes eight or nine months for the seed to ripen. A63-478 Read More

SEED PODS: Harvesting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Slight yellowing and the start of splitting at the seams indicate time for removal; swab with dilute Clorox (1:4 water) place between two clean pages of paper and let dry a few days; clean out the ... Read More

SEED PODS: How Long to Mature?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A few mentioned: Sophronitis crosses take 5 to 6 months; Cattleyas take 9 months; Phalaenopsis take only 3 or 4 months. OIE86Sept-14; of course, with green-pod culture it takes less time even than ... Read More

SEED PODS: How Long to Ripen on the Plant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cattleyas take from-nine to 13 months; phalaenopsis six to eight months; vandas the same; paphiopedilums and cymbidiums nine to 12 months. A74-595 Read More