Category: Orchid Doctor

WINDOW GROWING: In Massachusetts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Thermopane windows enclose some 22 square feet on three shelves facing southwest; shading with opaqued plexiglass in places; heated with 1500 watt heater; humidified with trays of wet gravel; degre... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: In Nova Scotia

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Three simple steps to success and how to take them: 1. Make sure of your conditions, 2. Improve them to the optimum level, 3. Select the right plants; lists of plants for different exposures; refer... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: In the Pacific Northwest

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago On growing 38 different plants in different windows; refer to OD86-13 Read More

WINDOW GROWING: Recommended Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Careful selection of the best cattleyas, phalaenopsis and paphiopedilum; refer to A87-811Phalaenopsis, brassavolas (south exposure) dendrobiums (north exposure); give them air movement. A87-798 Read More

WINDOW GROWING: Recommended Plants Listed

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Epidendrum tampense, Epi. difforme, Epiphronitis Veitchii, Paphiopedilum Maudiae 'Magnificum', Brassavola nodosa, Aspasia principissa, and Brapasia Serene. A74-517Smaller Slc. hybrids, Cattleya lut... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: Secrets of Successful Procedures

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Use clear plastic containers; get good roots started; watering is critical; humidity should be distinguished from watering, and the means to achieve maximum conditions; light is critical for flower... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: Success and Failure

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In New York City, an area 3ft by 2ft by 6ft. is described, with shelves, fluorescent lights, fans, humidifier; plants grown well include Dendrobium nobile hybrids, Cycnoches species, cattleyas, pha... Read More

WINDOW GROWING: The Optimum Number

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is limited by the number you can carry to the kitchen sink for watering once or twice a week, perhaps 25. A88-15 Read More

WINTER GROWING: Myths Associated with it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Such as dormancy, which may be overdone; amount of light available; watering and spraying can actually be heavier because of lack of humidity in dry heater areas; phalaenopsis can prosper and harde... Read More

WIRE BRACES: To Support Rootless Growths of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Use 2 U-shaped 14-gauge wire shapes, invert them, lash the loose ends together, insert into media, spread the tops of the curved section so that the plant is sandwiched between the curved supports.... Read More