NUTRITION: Principles

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by Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler)

Originally published in The Orchid Doctor in 1980 and 1988

Posted by Sys Admin almost 7 years ago.

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Review of all aspects, from a scientific point of view; refer to A61-277+
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NUTRITION: Essential Plant Compounds The awesome chemical phenomenon of photosynthesis; macronutrients (nitrogen, etc.) and micronutrients (Iron, etc.) and their functions in water and potting media; for fascinating details refer to A81-1087 0
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NUTRITION: Of Three Orchid Genera N, P, K. and Mg.; scientific studies show cymbidiums and phalaenopsis attain optimal growth at lOOppm. of N., 50 to 100 ppm. of K., and 25ppm. of Mg. and for cattleyas the optimal at 50ppm. each of N.,K.,Mg,; lOOppm. of Mg. decreased growth. AU84-44 (the Poole and Seely study) 0

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