Category: Orchid Doctor

SELF-POLLINATION: In Some Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Autogamy is one type of self-pollination and occurs in an open flower where pollen is transferred to the stigma without an intermediary or pollinator; cleistogamy is the other type and occurs in an... Read More

SELF-POLLINATION: Undesirable

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is a characteristic of Epidendrum belvederense, Dendrobium brymerianum, Cattleya aurantiaca as species or clones; they do not open their flowers well, since the self-fertilization takes place in... Read More

SELF-POLLINATION: Undesirable Habit

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is notable in Cattleya aurantiaca and others; the stigmatic fluid spills into the anther cap and the pollen tubes penetrate the stigma. A72-198; in some paphiopedilum species, also. A72-592 Read More

SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC ORCHIDS: Lie Detector Used

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Experiments by Cleve Backster reported in Medical world news, March, 1969, on the use of the polygraph on plants; for details refer to ODA69-48+ Read More

SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC ORCHIDS: Proof

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No valid scientific proof exists that orchids can respond to goodwill or malevolence; to music, phage of the moon, or proximity to other plants. OR78-319 Read More

SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC ORCHIDS: Talking to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Those who talk to orchids are more considerate for their success, are more observant and take appropriate action in their culture; plants do not respond to talk. FR114 Read More

SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC ORCHIDS: The Life Force

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A digest of a talk on the "aura" of plants; use of a pendulum to determine vitality; words on the axis of development; proper geographic orientation of plants necessary for their thriving. NH74(2)-5 Read More

SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC PLANTS: Talking to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Whether it is the talking or the mundane thought "it's just your used breath" -- paying close attention does reap some benefits in culture. AU80-167 Read More

SENSITIVE OR PSYCHIC PLANTS: Talking to Them Is Advocated

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Whether it is just the carbon dioxide in your breath or the attention given which sharpens the cultural care, it does produce benefits, is claim. OR81-17 Read More

SENSITIVITY AND IRRITABILITY: Of Plant Parts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Some orchids respond to touch: pterostylis (greenhoods) have a sensitive lip which reacts to touch. A72-802; Spiculaea has a hinged lip which is neither sensitive or irritable; while catasetums hav... Read More