Category: Orchid Doctor

CYMBIDIUMS: Dividing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Don't divide right after flowering but wait for new growths to appear to make sure of having flowers next season; even dividing after bud initiation in summer improves regrowth and production. OA87... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Divisions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago How soon do they flower?; blooming age plants after dividing should flower the next season; divide early in April or May; give good culture. A67-812 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Don'ts for Growers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Do not overpot, overwater, allow to dry out, let leaves get direct hot sun, overshade, spray white oil on sunny days, use wet sprays on buds, overfeed with liquid fertilizer, let temperatures rise ... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Early Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Commercial growers risk loss of income if earlies do not make the Holiday season; they can not compete in quality with the mid-season varieties. RMH Several listed in AU78-82; nine listed in AU7... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Early Flowering Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A "cycle of earliness" can be maintained by advancing previous dates of the program; in Europe, dividing and repotting start just after December 25; full bloom by mid-October is achieved for many p... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Early Flowering, Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The greatest value is to the cut-flower trade; an "early" is any flower appearing before January 1, preferably December 20; based on breeding with species: Cym. erythrostylum, Cym. grandiflorum, an... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Early Flowering, Characteristics and Selections

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For names, etc., refer to OA76-205; OA77-5+ (Jim Burkey); also, OA74, Nov. and Dec. issues, articles by H.Sake 11. Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Early; Promoting Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When flowering is completed, feed well and increase the temperatures to stimulate growth as in summer; with correct cooling reduce temperatures particularly at night when growths are maturing; advi... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Eye Injuries Caused

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Leaves have sharp points which can damage eye-balls, so take care. OD74-136 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