Category: Orchid Doctor

CYMBIDIUMS: Flower Spikes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Generally originate from one or more of the basal eyes of the maturing new growth; or, from a year-old growth sometimes just above one that flowered the previous year; rarely on a backbulb. OD70-238 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Excessive nitrogen in late summer and fall will reduce blooming. OA83-114 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowering Stimulation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When spikes are growing, the total quantity of nutrition absorbed increases and the fertilization with a higher E.C. or parts per million, increases quality. OA87-199 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowers Change Color

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Lips and columns turn abnormal red if the an- ther cap is removed by injury or watering as it makes the flowers age more rapidly and vivid changes are shown. AH86-107 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowers, Influencing Their Colors

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Addition of minerals to the potting medium may be less easy than dyeing the flowers after they open. A62-562; A62-925 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flushing with Tide Detergent

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In a hot area of California, for seven years Tide was used to flush out pots every September 1, then watered for two weeks before applying high phosphate and potash fertilizer; heavy flowering; ref... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Forcing Flower Production

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Heat is used by commercial growers to advance time of flowering; two or three weeks may be gained by raising temperatures above 55 deg.F. but less than 60 deg.F.; bud drop may occur over 60 deg.F. ... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Fungus Spots on Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Mold settles on nectar exudate and blemishes cut flowers; use a light fog spray from the back of the flower at moderate distance; spraying from the front can disturb the pollen, turn lip black brui... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Genetic Charts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Family trees of each cymbidium given or, graphic or quantitative genetic charts lead to "profiles", relationships, pre- dictions, models of the ultimate great plants, after which we can all relax a... 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