Category: Orchid Doctor

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Pruning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If latent eyes or new growth produces second but inferior growths toward formation of pseudobulbs, they can be broken off to reduce all growth to one eye or one growth. AU87Winter-59 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Repotting Procedures

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Step by step advice for the hesitant. F84-229 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Rest After Repotting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No rest period is necessary if it is potted at the right season and is placed in a shady, warm and humid spot until properly rooted. A84-367 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Seedlings

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When deflasked into community pots they require slightly more frequent watering, more shade, slightly less fertilizer. A86-815 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Sheathing Removal From Pseudobulbs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is recommended at repotting time to remove a sheathing if it is brown or dark, to check for fungi or hiding insects as it is a favorite place for them; treat with an insecticide or miticide and ... Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Sheaths Dry Out Without Buds

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Reasons are variable and uncertain but C. mossiae hybrids produce flowers after sheaths dry, they flower fall to spring; if the problem is wide-spread the culture may be faulty; other causes may be... Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Species for

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 15 related species described as miniatures with 38 hybrids derived from them; refer to W11-205 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Splashed Petal Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago One peloric clone of Cattleya intermedia with the varietal name 'Aquinii1 is the basis for a wide range of hybrids though it is not the only one; 18 hybrids described with many illus. F85-20 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Under Lights

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago C. trianaei or C. labiata hybrids will not flower if lights are on for more than 14 hours a day so cut the time to 12 hours or less in winter. A84-473The unifoliates turn into bifoliates; normal un... Read More

ACID OR ALKALINE: Changing the Values

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Various means can be used: tufa, a limestone form, can be added to paphiopedilums from limestone cliffs; bark composts acidify with age; peatmoss, pine needles, oak leaves in the mix produce acidit... Read More