Category: Cattleya Alliance

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Control of Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago About June 1, cover the plants each night with black cloth draped over a rack completely at 5 P.M. and remove in the morning at 8 A.M.; flowers start in July and peak in August and September when m... Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Cultural Problems Set Right

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For professional advice on light requirements, specific temperatures to use, watering practices, humidity levels, fertilizing routines, etc., with much related detail, refer to A83-129; 344;469;612 Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Culture Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Root problems, light problems, variations in flowering and sheathing, budding and malformations; for advice refer to A84-494 Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Culture of Seedlings

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago When moved to single pots they differ from those in community pots by requiring slightly cooler temperatures, slightly brighter light and slightly less moisture. A87-615 Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Flower Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In December and January when most problems arise, the alliance is fussy about conditions necessary to produce good flowers because of the lack of light, etc.; good light, a steady supply of food an... Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Flowers Get Smaller From Year to Year

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago This is not unusual with plants grown in the home or under lights where a change in culture is involved contributing to a loss of vigour or energy; a greenhouse produces better flowers usually. A84... Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Hybrids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Day length and temperatures necessary to induce buds: those with C. labiata or C. mossiae in their forbears usually flower during short days (fall, winter, spring) and can be controlled to flower t... Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Light Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Some hybrids need short days and long nights in winter to initiate inflorescences. A87-33 Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: New Growth Turn Black

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago This could indicate starvation from loss of roots or overlong day lengths. A86-274 Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Stems Elongated and Weak

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A period of overcast days can cause flower stems to lengthen and hang down, expecially in long-stemmed types. A88-280 Read More