Help, there is a large black spot on one of the leaves of my Gram.
speciosum. It just sort of popped up and is the size of a quarter. I am
going to cut the leaf off, what else should I do? And is there any fungal
treatment that does not involve chemicals? Thanks for any help.

Shell

Cinnamon on the cut edge is always a good idea. I'm also a big fan of
Physan, which is, of course, a "chemical," in the sense that it's man-made.
Tom
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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From: "Shell"
Organization: SBC http://yahoo.sbc.com
Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 21:06:49 GMT
Subject: Big Black Spot

Help, there is a large black spot on one of the leaves of my Gram.
speciosum. It just sort of popped up and is the size of a quarter. I am
going to cut the leaf off, what else should I do? And is there any fungal
treatment that does not involve chemicals? Thanks for any help.

Shell

Shell,

Go back to Ray's site for info. You can make a paste of cinnamon and glue
(Elmer's) or use alcohol/cinnamon. Good luck and don't worry. We all get
spots! And while you're at First Ray's, buy something. Works every time.

www.firstrays.com

Diana

I'm trying the alcohol/cinnamon. I want to stay away from really toxic
fungicides and such since they have fumes that set off my asthma. Hope it
works

Shell


"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
k.net...
Shell,

Go back to Ray's site for info. You can make a paste of cinnamon and glue
(Elmer's) or use alcohol/cinnamon. Good luck and don't worry. We all get
spots! And while you're at First Ray's, buy something. Works every time.

www.firstrays.com

Diana