Gee Ray, Please pardon my newbie ass!!! This is my first orchid and I did
post the pictures, including the damned blow-up, in case there were other
newbies like me who are wondering what mealy bugs are. I'm sorry, but I
thought this board was to help people like me and other orchid newbies who
are just getting started.

Jim

"Ray" wrote in message
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No offence, but if you've been around orchid growing long enough, no
damned close-up was needed!

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"Bobo" wrote in message
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Thanks,

I examined the spots with a 10X loupe and sure enough they were mealy
bugs. I reposted the pictures with a blow-up plainly showing them. Click
on the center picture. I have started the alcohol treatment. Many
thanks for the help.

Jim


"Bobo" wrote in message
nk.net...
Please see my website, http://www.jimcraft.us/Sick%20Phal/index.htm:
This condition has happened to my Phal 2 or 3 times. It sits in an East
facing window with plenty of light no direct sunlight. Humidity around
50 to 60 percent, temperature 70 to 73 degrees. It is watered regularly
and fed at least once a month. I can get rid of the white spots by
gently rubbing them under room temperature running water but these spots
come back after a week or two. Can anyone please help me with this
problem?

Thanks,

Jim