Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
In a pan of tepid water put about 1/4 teaspoon of Ivory detergent liquid, wet a soft cloth with it and sponge off the leaves using one hand to support the pliable leaf; or, use milk, which is good ...
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CLEANSER: Instead of Insecticide
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
In Brazil Cleanser 409 can be sprayed on aphids with effect if insecticides must be avoided. OD87-146
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CLIMATES: Tropical
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Characteristically there is a three-mile per hour prevailing wind where most orchids live in and around trees; sunlight filters through the leaves; when temperature is 90 deg.F. the relative humidi...
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CLONE: Horticultural Term
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Denotes a plant or group of plants all with same identity, one or more achieved by division of the plant; meristemming produces numerous plants known as mericlones (meristem clones) of the same var...
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CLOROX: For Cleaning Benches
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Algae can be cleaned off wood benches with a 10% solution of Clorox. OD70-27
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CLOROX: For Pot Rinse
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
1 pt. Clorox to 4 pts. water; clean pots well before soaking 1/2 hour in the solution; then wash, dry thoroughly, and rinse before use. A76-507; F77-16
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CLOROX: For Sterilizing
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Used pots, stakes, labels, all can be soaked in Clorox at 1:10 water; rinse thoroughly and dry before reuse; change Clorox frequently. A67-1001;. A73-334
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CLOROX: For Sterilizing Tools
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Soak the tools for five to ten minutes in a 5% solution. A80-110
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CLOROX: What it Is
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
A trade name for a household bleach used to whiten sheets, etc., in washing machines; it is about 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite. A61-983
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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...
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