Category: Orchid Doctor

COCKROACHES: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An effective, easy poison is Baygon bait. A77-314Under benches Chlordane is recommended. N329 Read More

COCKROACHES: Control in Shipped Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Plants received from Florida had cockroaches in the pots; they can be killed with Diazinon or Baygon (propoxur). A77-619 Read More

COCKROACHES: Description and Activities

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No control given, refer to AH86-57 Read More

COCKROACHES: In Orchid Houses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Australia a cockroach likely from Central America lives among and on epiphytic roots (Imblattella orchidae) AU87-Spring-14 Read More

COCONUT FIBERS: Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use and status in the U.S. data of a survey; popularity and effectiveness; refer to A86-500; Husky Fiber mentioned A84-493 Read More

COCONUT FIBERS: Used on Chysis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Long lasting, quick-draining, organic fiber used in a loose, fluffy fashion, good for various genera, but a rigid support or topping with pebbles is necessary until roots take hold. A82-52 Read More

COCONUT HUSK: As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dendrobiums in Thailand flourish on it; the Den. phalaenopsis types are most successful; preparation details given; procedures followed; refer to A61-9; F78-106+In Florida use it wet; pot fluffy; d... Read More

COCONUT WATER: Or Coconut Milk

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A liquid endosperm which enhances growth of cells, etc., in flasks, its composition and effect are not determined; from green coconuts preferred; can be autoclaved. OBII-264 Read More

COCONUT WATER: Treatment Before Adding to Tissue Culture Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Strain the coconut milk through 2 layers cheesecloth, aliquot it into polyethylene bottles in amounts equal to 4 to 10% of final culture media; freeze till needed. A74-34 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