Category: Orchid Doctor

STYRENE: Poles for Drainage in the Pot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Small poles three/quarters the length of the pot are stood upright in the center with chunks of styrene at the base to act as a drainage filter. AU85(3)-6 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sometimes called "peanuts" they can be used for potting a variety of plants;a complete fertilizer must be used, as for hydroponics. A85-966 ; 1335 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Chips as Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Polystyrene foam, inert, does not take up water, is light, white, durable and does not rot, is not susceptible to fungus, can be used alone or as in hydroponic culture. A86-500 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Chips,in Peanut Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A packing material easily obtained is useful as a three inch drainage layer in cymbidium potting. A82-372 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Pellets, Etc. as Potting Mix Ingredient

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A small amount in a terrestrial mix prolongs the life of the medium OA82-7; all kinds of waste packing materials can be chopped up for use in various mixes; mix them with bark especially for use in... Read More

STYROFOAM HEAT SAW: For Cutting Styrofoam Shapes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For diagram and instructions refer to A67-193+ Read More

STYROFOAM: In Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Can be made part of a mix or used as drainage layer in the bottom of the pot; if taken from a secondary source, such as packaging protection, make sure no toxic fire retardant has been applied. Van... Read More

STYROFOAM: Various Uses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago As "peanuts" for pot drainage or as an addition to some mixes, such as with shredded tree-fern (for Pescatorea, Huntleya, Cochleanthes) and as slabs for Australian dendrobiums; waste styrofoam pack... Read More

SUBDUE: As a Drench

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago One teaspoon per five gallons of water is used on phalaenopsi s attacked by a microfungus which produced leaf spot depressions; after the drench, flush with water; repeat in five months. OD87-156 Read More

SUBDUE: Bactericide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is effective in drying up brown spot, but is not cheap at $75. per quart. A85-605; also useful as a fungicide. A85-848; use it on the blackened pseudobulbs and rhizomes after the black has been ... Read More