Category: Orchid Doctor

SHOW PLANTS: Spotted Foliage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To remove spots caused by hard water, rub the leaves with cotton dipped in rain or distilled water. A76-1007 Read More

SHOWS: How to Exhibit

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Controlled creativity should dominate your efforts; place the larger plants in the center, that takes care of the element of size; as for shapes, they must be aesthetically juxtaposed; for composit... Read More

SHREDDING: Of Sphagnum or Peat

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be done by forcing it through 1/4 in. hardware cloth sieve. A76-427 Read More

SICKNESS: Caused by Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a review of the toxic and allergenic effects of some orchids on humans, such as paphiopedilums, vanilla and others, refer to OBII-261 Read More

SILICA GEL: For Drying Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be used to dry flowers in an airtight container; lose color and form A65-437; process used: A80-630 Read More

SIMAZINE 80W: Also Sold as Princeps 80w

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Selective weed-killer, kills dicot weeds particularly; used to kill Oxalis, etc. in pots; do not use on pots less than five inches; water the previous day; spray as a light drench with 3 rounded tt... Read More

SIMAZINE: Toxicity to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This weed-killer is not toxic to cattleyas in treatments to control oxalis weed, but it appears to be toxic to cymbidiums. OA84-121 Read More

SLABS: Kinds in Use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Palm logs; tree-fern; cypress. A77-49; cork, bark (general); hardwood, cedar, redwood. A74-769 Read More

SLABS: New Materials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Stonel and Polybase mentioned as being tested as growing substrates; no results given. A82-507 Read More

SLABS: Tree-fern

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Is used in great numbers for hybrids and species; for description of methods used and favorable results, refer to A76-310+ (for California); for follow-up see AB77-998+ Read More