Category: Orchid Doctor

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Of Cattleya Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For results of comprehensive analyses for dry matter content, phosphorousy potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, refer to A73-889 Read More

CHEMICAL TOXICITY: Pesticides, Herbicides and Others

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are potentially lethal in most cases and damage can occur in many ways; for an overview refer to AH2-104 Read More

CHEMICAL WEEDING: Possible Injury to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Susceptibility of young plants or new growths to chemicals is greatest; arrested growth can follow, or dieback; leach well after or repot. A67-566 Read More

CHEMICALS: New Products

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Insecticides and pesticides are becoming more effective and rules and regulations are required to control them; Subdue, a fungicide and Aliette can be purchased over the counter in Florida but an a... Read More

CHERT: As Potting Materials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Flint-hard, brittle, non-porous it proved to be a desirable potting medium but in small piles, in the north of Australia where rain is lacking for six months; especially good for Encyclia cordigera... Read More

CHICKEN MANURE: A Natural Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In the forests much bird life produce droppings which washed down by rains might be important for epiphytes; fermented and diluted chicken manure gives excellent results. A75-313 Read More

CHICKEN MANURE: Utility

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Australia some growers use it composted to the exclusion of all other fertilizers. OA83-147 Read More

CHINOSOL: Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Also sold as Fulex A-D-0, or, Sunex 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate. P71(2)-24 Read More

CHIPMUNKS: Destroyer of Oncidium Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Onc. pulchellum, Onc. ornithorhynchum, Onc.triquetrum, Onc. Twinkle, Capenemia uliginosa all had flowers stripped and eaten. ODA70-23 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