Category: Orchid Doctor

WATERING FREQUENCY: How Often Is Water Required by Cattleyas Growing Outside?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The standard answer is as often as required, depending on the usual factors related to conditions. A79-674 Read More

WATERING FREQUENCY: How Often Is Watering Required?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Frequency of watering required is a mystery little understood; watering five to seven times a week produced larger cattleyas and cymbidiums in four-inch pots, contrary to the usual precepts. A77-928 Read More

WATERING METHODS: A "check-pot" Guide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago An average size pot is filled with usual drainage crock (which is then secured to the bottom with screen mesh), and then filled with the usual potting medium; at intervals the medium is tipped out ... Read More

WATERING METHODS: Converted Washing-machine

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago An old style top-loading automatic washer is required; strip it to the motor and tub; directions given for adapting fittings and valves; arranged to provide pressure feed for water and/or fertilize... Read More

WATERING METHODS: In Grower's Absence for Two Weeks

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Water each plant, if they are not too numerous, and place each in a plastic polybag with the top closed. A67-1095 Read More

WATERING METHODS: Individual Tube System

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is satisfactory, but one problem is the localized or concentrated flow of water. A76-14 Read More

WATERING METHODS: Overhead

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Why does it not cause crown rot in phalaenopsis?; water only on warm, clear days and with good air movement and ventilation; if crown rot does occur do not use Benlate, better use Physan 20, or Nat... Read More

WATERING METHODS: Ring-type Distribution Collars in the Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They are satisfactory for a terrestrial mix; in a porous mix the moisture is not evenly distributed. F78-113 Read More

WATERING METHODS: Temperature Controlled Water

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Attach a "Y" hose connector to the household hot and cold water taps so that it can be used to adjust the proportion of warm water into the hose; adjust temperature to about 70 deg.F.; automatic te... Read More

WATERING TIMING: Don't Plan a Definite Day for Watering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago First determine the moisture condition of the bottom of the pot if possible, not the top, and water accordingly regardless of the day. OD72-227 Read More