Category: Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis I-Hsin Blonde Cutie

Author is Jing Tong, posted 3 months ago Read More

Phalaenopsis Lianher Glory

Author is Lachlan Marshall, posted 11 months ago Read More

Doritaenopsis Fire Cracker

Author is Günther Eilers, posted over 1 year ago Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Adventitious Shoot Formation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The nodes of flower spikes have buds which may develop into shoots; until a way to meristem phalaenopsis is found this offers a method for the rapid propagation of plants. A71-807+ Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Bacterial Disease

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Erwinia cyprepedii is the probable cause; the recommended treatment for it, Natriphene, failed; try cultural practice as outlined fully; spray with Tersan 75 at 1 tpg, three times spaced fortnightl... Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Bloomed Profusely for 12 Years Then Stopped

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago New shoots removed did flower when repotted separately; this is not rare, the main plant is weak; try repotting it in new medium and remove some of the old roots. A70-916 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: After Flowering, the Spike Was Removed But No Branch Spike Followed

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Vegetative buds below the cut do not develop under hot, dry conditions; change to cool nights from 55 to 60 deg.F. for a week or two with humid conditions. A76-1102 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Culture to Develop Sets of Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A lack of nitrogen or phosphorous makes leaves mature early; a bark media needs high rates of fertilizer to feed micro-organisms breaking down the bark. A71-1021 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Flower Form Is Inferior

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A temperature drop to 45 deg.F. in winter checks growth and formation drastically. A76-895 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Cool Growing Them At 58 Deg.f.

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The mix is bark, moss and charcoal; repot at 18 months intervals from February to October only; use crock on end for drainage; lower temperatures are harder on whites, for pinks most rewarding; low... Read More