Category: Paph Alliance

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Vinicolor Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A proposed horticultural term "vinicolor" to be applicable to only a restricted number; definition given. A85-1428 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Warm Growing Species Grown with Phalaenopsis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They both enjoy good phalaenopsis cultural conditions. A83-1156 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Weak Flower Stems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago P. bellatulum and concolor characteristically have weak stems. A88-34 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Warmth Required

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For all hybrids and most species the night minimum temperature should be 64.4 dF to 71.6 dF (18 to 22 dC) and 86 dF to 95 dF (30 to 35 dC) during the day maximum; low temperatures retard growth and... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Yellowing of Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Caused by a deficiency of magnesium, especially among hybrids, it can be cured by watering witti Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulphate), at the rate of one heaping teaspoon in a cup of warm water which i... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS (MOTTLED LEAVES): Problem Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago How to grow them: they need heavy shade, especially around early springtime; high temperatures can check their growth; lots of air movement is necessaary all year round and yet high humidity must b... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Repotting Time

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Repot during the period of most active growth usually late spring or early fall, they will grow and flower much better. OA81-183 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: To Show Flowers Off to Advantage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Let the flower open for ten days before tying it upright to a stake. Ca8lMar-9 Read More