Category: Orchid Doctor

FERTILIZERS: For Heavy Feeders

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cymbidiums, lycastes, softcane dendrobiums, zygopetalums are among the heavy feeders and require more fertilizer. AU84-203 Read More

FERTILIZERS: For Low, Average or Good Light Conditions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Peters' fertilizer bags have a table showing that in low light 1/4 tpg is recommended for growth; in medium light 1/2 tpg., and in good light 1 tpg. which is of seasonal importance. Peters. Read More

FERTILIZERS: For Phalaenopsis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In nutrient culture, growth of hybrid plants was optimal with lOO ppm. of nitrogen, 50 to lOO ppm. of potassium and 25 ppm. of magnesium. OA79-127 Read More

FERTILIZERS: For Plants in Osmunda

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It needs little if any fertilizer; 1 teaspoon 20-10-10 or 30-10-10- in two gals. water is sufficient at monthly intervals. A67-517 Read More

FERTILIZERS: For Repotted Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To stimulate root growth in fir bark mixes keep the same regular schedule with 20-10-10 or 30-10-10 but make it more diluted. A74-433 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Formulas and Their Meanings

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The purchased product marked 30-10-10 is a 3-to-one-to-one ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus to potassium. A86-815 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Formulas, Their Meaning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A 12-4-8 formula contains four times as much nutrients, in the same proportions, as a 3-1-2. A61-981 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Granular Ones Liquify in Container

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They can still be used; to avoid the condition arising store it in a dry place in a tightly capped container. A82-487 Read More

FERTILIZERS: High-analysis Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A 9-3-6 fertilizer contains only one-third the value contained in a 27-9-18 formulation; both have the same ratio and cost about the same. OD67-220 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