Category: Propagation

SELF-POLLINATION: Undesirable

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is a characteristic of Epidendrum belvederense, Dendrobium brymerianum, Cattleya aurantiaca as species or clones; they do not open their flowers well, since the self-fertilization takes place in... Read More

SELF-POLLINATION: Undesirable Habit

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is notable in Cattleya aurantiaca and others; the stigmatic fluid spills into the anther cap and the pollen tubes penetrate the stigma. A72-198; in some paphiopedilum species, also. A72-592 Read More

INTERGENERICS: Species Used

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In the odontoglossum alliance, the hybrids and their ; characteristics; contributions from other genera such as oncidiums, brassias and miltonias. W10-227;235Mainly the oncidium alliance this time ... Read More

FLASKS: Under Lights

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Are best kept with Gro-Lux lights on for 13 to 14 hours per day; with a temperature for cattleyas of 60 deg.F. at night and 70 during the day; humidity at 50 to 60 relative percent; some air circul... Read More

FLASKS: Contamination Treatment

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Plant lets can be changed to a clean flask, or try Benlate alone, or Benlate at two teaspoonfuls to a gallon of water with 1/2 a teaspoonful of Truban added; use as a flush; or try Benlate alone; s... Read More

TETRAPLOIDS: Meaning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A clone in which the chromosome count is four times the haploid or standard number; generally indicated by 4n. AU78-47 Read More

SEED: Disinfectants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Calcium hypochlorite is a very reliable choice; some people prefer Clorox. A62-925 Read More

HYBRIDIZING: Species

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Species kept too long in captivity become poor breeders. ODA76(4)-26 Read More

HYBRIDIZING: Advice to Beginners

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For the perspective and all the precepts involved in successful cymbidium propagation, refer to OA80-184 Read More

TISSUE CULTURE: Mutations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They do happen, but usually wi th tissue sub-divisions ; explants from the healthy source plant do not mutate. SA84Jun-68 Read More